February 19, 2021

However, as it is written: “what no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived” – the things God has prepared for those who love him – these are the things God has revealed to us by His Spirit. - 1 Corinthians 2:9-10a

There are many things in this life that I have yet to see. Many sounds that I have yet to hear, and many things that I have yet to understand or conceive in my mind. Yet, one thing I do know is, that in all things, God is at work. I think that is the beauty of being a person of faith. I don’t have to know everything to believe I n something I don’t completely understand. God mysterious ways are working, even when we are unaware.

When we, as disciples of Jesus, allow the Holy Spirit to be at work in us and through us, we might not understand why we feel our hearts tugged in a certain direction, why we have a desire to try something new, or even stop something old. We might not quite understand why new people come into our lives, or why all of a sudden they feel like family. But this is the working wonder of God’s preparation in us. God prepares each of us for His will and purpose, but we don’t always know the end result. That is okay, because as God leads us, and we follow, we see a little more with each step. It is only by faith and our love for God that draws us to follow.

Truth is, none of us know what the future holds, and this past year even the next week as seemed uncertain at times. However, I do believe that God knows, and as we are prepared by His love, these things will be revealed to us. Our hope is found in our trust of God. We, with the community of faith, believe that our eyes, ears, minds, and hearts might have new things revealed to us as we seek to live in His love, and offer such love to all God’s children.

Grace & Peace,
Sam