Behold
A Sister was sharing about how she was going through a difficult time—a trial of sorts—and she needed to share it with Jesus in prayer. So she did. She felt overwhelmed, scattered and that things were messy, but she was glad to get it off of her chest. Jesus listened and received her with tenderness and openness. As she waited in the silence for His response, she felt Him looking at her. His eyes spoke one word, “Behold,” as if He was gazing on the most beautiful sunset within her. She was shocked, yet in an instant, she knew—when He looked at her, He saw her life as a glorious canvas being painted by the Master Artist Himself. Each part of her story was like a different color creating the radiance of the masterpiece. Sorrowful reds, joyful yellows, and everywhere in between brilliant shades of pinks, purples and blues—creating strokes in the sunset of her heart that displayed the wonder of her story that only He knew and fully understood…
“My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are my ways your ways…” and “we are his handiwork” (Gal 2:10)
When we don’t understand, do we still take time to praise God for the gift of our lives? Can we let Him simply behold us as we are? In this month where we remember the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, we must celebrate life. Perhaps there’s a cross that you’re carrying right now that’s quite heavy, or a joy within your soul that you cannot contain. Wherever you’re at, God sees you. He knows what you’re going through and He’s living it with you and in you.
We can’t always see the full picture, but He can. Do you trust Him?
Challenge:
Make a litany of gratitude for your life this month in reparation for all the lives lost to abortion. Let’s celebrate life by celebrating our life. “Behold,” He makes all things new.
Jesus, I trust in you.
Be assured of our prayers, in Christ, our Life
