"More Than Enough"

"Great is the LORD, and of great power: his understanding is infinite." (Psalms 147:5)

  We might not understand a lot, and it doesn't take a lot of understanding to put our faith in the One that knows everything and can do anything: so what seems to be the problem? I couldn't help but think of those Israelites that were out in the wilderness gathering manna; how there were those that gathered more than they needed during the week, just to find out that any lift over had worms the next day; yet, on the day before Sabbath, they were told to gather twice the daily amount, and on the Sabbath, the manna would be fine. Incredibly as it was, there were the ones that went out to gather also on the Sabbath, finding no manna, and they did not understand why. We are being told to limit our contact, which is something that might be difficult for some, especially those of us in the service industry. Be that as it may, this is for the protection of the elderly and those that are vulnerable to be seriously harmed by this virus. It might not appear that there is any protection available, but, it is not that hard to pray for God's protection and His will to be done! Lord, your will, not mine! Isn't that what we should be seeking and walking after? This is really not that hard to understand, that God has a handle on the situation; not the ones who might think they can handle it, but the ultimate One that can cure and heal is God! There was something I saw happening as I looked out the hotel room window yesterday morning: it was snowing! The ski parks were all closing, and there was snow being dumped all over the mountains. The feeling I got was that of God's cleansing; much the same as the rain that is pouring down here at my house this morning, God is pouring out a cleansing. It might not be the one to stop the virus, but nonetheless, there is something that needs cleansing. Can't quite put my finger on it, but then again, that is not my area of expertise, that is God's! By the way, if you do not know this, Abraham's seed include you and me, those that believe! As Paul says in Galatians 3:7, "Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham." I will never forget the time in that little church, on the jail compound; as about 8 to 10 of my fellow inmates and I stood in a circle and sang that song: Father Abraham, had many sons; many sons had Father Abraham; And I am one, and so are you; as we go marching on...

"The LORD is slow to get angry, but his power is great, and he never lets the guilty go unpunished. He displays his power in the whirlwind and the storm. The billowing clouds are the dust beneath his feet. At his command the oceans dry up, and the rivers disappear. The lush pastures of Bashan and Carmel fade, and the green forests of Lebanon wither. In his presence the mountains quake, and the hills melt away; the earth trembles, and its people are destroyed. Who can stand before his fierce anger? Who can survive his burning fury? His rage blazes forth like fire, and the mountains crumble to dust in his presence. The LORD is good, a strong when trouble comes. He is close to those who trust in him." (Nahum 1:3-7) NLT