NEW LIFE
The dark
clouds have gathered and produced the cold, dampness of fleshly struggle and
heavenly opportunity. The storm clouds
amass and seek to make us run for cover from thunder, lightning and rain, for
it appears that sin reigns here. Our days
and months have been long, knees sore from prayer , and eyes wet from tears
even while our hope remains fixed on Him.
And then this ray of sunshine unexpectedly
bursts out from behind the clouds and reminds us that He has not lost control
or power over this world, our world.
Though messengers have come with news of brokenness, injury and loss,
one messenger delivers joyful news.
"New life! " he cries. Life
that changes husband and wife into mom and dad, and Mom and Dad into Grandpa
and Grandma. Life that reminds us who is
in control of the impossible, and who is the author of all life, spiritual and
physical. New life that He has made to
show His power, to refresh Job and feed Elijah. A grandchild sprung to life amidst the
storm of life. Our hearts can turn from stormy dark clouds to the clear, powerful
reminder that He can do all things and our hearts rejoice in the reminder of
His power and His grace. For if He can
create this life he can rescue and renew other lives. The good news messenger is welcome here and
we find rays of hope in this seed and light
of joy in the expectation of birth.
This
little life is hope and confirmation and joy to a broken family. Littlepink or blue soul begins bringing light even though she has not yet seen the light of this earth. May he/she continue that work as the inward
knitting ends and this life enters our cloudy
world. Blessed are we among families
for we have seen this great light and are reminded of His grace by the radiance
of sun among the clouds.
Then
Hannah prayed and said,
“My heart
exults in the Lord;
My horn is exalted in the Lord,
My mouth speaks boldly against my enemies,
Because I rejoice in Your salvation.
“There is no one holy like the Lord,
Indeed, there is no one besides You,
Nor is there any rock like our God.
My horn is exalted in the Lord,
My mouth speaks boldly against my enemies,
Because I rejoice in Your salvation.
“There is no one holy like the Lord,
Indeed, there is no one besides You,
Nor is there any rock like our God.
I Samuel 2:1-2
Sept 2015
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