I write with such a heavy heart this morning as a dear family
whom I love in my community was hit with a capsizing diagnosis on the sea of
life. This is near and dear to my heart
as it reminds me of the day when we didn’t see our own storm coming.
We all navigate through life fixing our eyes on the horizon
and the destination. The sea is calm and
we take for granted the scenery as we smoothly glide past the simple and beautiful
moments in our lives. Then one day, we
get that phone call, we are called into that office, spouses do not come home,
our worst fear is realized…the boat bounces on the fearful circumstances and we
can hardly stand against the winds that have blown in.
Well not this family for they have been calling on the Master
their entire lives. With this storm,
they hold hands and together step over the side of the boat, focusing their attention on Him. They recall times in the past when God has
delivered them from other storms. Their
eyes look upward to Him but their knees go downward, and they faithfully look towards
the future realizing that the God who has saved is still the God who will save. They stand shoulder to shoulder in the Body
and will receive the comfort for which God will send. They will not allow fear to steer their
course but will maneuver their journey with Deuteronomy 31:6 as their helm,
with God being their Helmsman.
‘Be strong and
courageous. Do not be afraid or
terrified…for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor
forsake you.’
I would like for everyone to please lift this family in
daily prayer and may we pattern our lives with the other strong Christians like
this family who have gone before us.
Faith looks backwards in remembrance,
Faith looks upward in circumstances,
Faith looks forward in hope.