Time in His Word- 11-6-17
Often, I find I have run out of time to complete a task. I
realize that I have either misjudged or moved to slow while completing what
needed to be done. When this happens, I have a couple of choices; I can stress,
or I can choose to be blessed. The following scripture came to me right when I needed it today, though I did not know it when I first read it it became evident as I experienced my day.
Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation always be full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
Colossians 4:4-6
I love how God brings the Word to us just in the right timing!
One such moment began today as I was heading out to go to
Jury duty. First I had forgotten about it until two hours before I was due to
check in.
Stress happened!
I reacted first in a rushed manner running back to my room
to get ready to leave the house; my plans had been working on things at home
including writing, cleaning, laundry and possibly some yard work. For the time
being my mind had been on rest and wait mode. I had done some chores and was
ready to do the rest but had the reminder in my head, thank you Holy Spirit,
that I had to get going to Jury Duty.
So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools but those
who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Don’t act thoughtlessly
but understand what the Lord wants you to do. Ephesians 5:15-17
So, I ran around calling out that I needed to get there
within an hour and that gave me down to fifteen minutes to get ready. Needless
to say, I did not do a top-notch job.
I was ready in time and To my joy I found my sweet
daughter had programmed my phone g.p.s to the location I needed to find and all
I had to do was push “start”. She said I had enough time to get there, no problem. She was peace exemplified a gift from God at just the right moment.
I still chose to stress as I loaded my computer
so I could write, my everything, I grabbed a cup of coffee I had just filled,
changed its cup to a travel mug and headed out the door opening the car door
tossing in my ‘stuff’ I realized my Jury card and phone were on the counter
next to the coffee!
I rushed back for them and tried to grab my glasses, my eyes
don’t always see well but for the most part they are fine. I ran back out and
drove away. We already knew there would be a backup and Miresa had given me a
backup road to drive.
Though I used wisdom in directions I still knew I would end
up behind a pile up at least once. The phone kept talking to me as I drove on.
Turn this way at this ramp, do this at the other and I made it to the final
freeway.
After a few minutes I got my heart racing again with fear. Of
course, this was after I nearly got sandwiched between a suburban and a Mack
truck, But then I thanked God for the space I was given to fit the little car
into safely. I knew even though I was going to be obviously a few minutes late
that it did not matter as long as I did the correct turns, the correct laws and
speeds as much as traffic allowed I would get there.
I also felt the peace of
God sneak in as I figured out that I was not the one in control of my day. He was.
Teach s to realize the brevity of life, that we may grow in
wisdom. Satisfy us each morning with your unfailing love, so we may sing for
joy to the end of our lives.
Psalm 90:12&14.
I started to sing praise songs. Random ones from long ago,
and some from recent days in church. I found joy in my driving, even when the
phone tried to make me take the wrong exit once. I just laughed and continued
with the original plan.
You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on
You, because he trusts in You. Trust in the Lord forever,
for in YAH, the Lord, is everlasting strength. Isaiah 26:3-4
As I exited the freeway finally I realized I had been here
before I was almost calm as I turned the left turn without a light in light to
moderate traffic. No fear, just peace as I found the place to turn around and
park. I could also relish a little later when I found out I parked in the right
place and some did not. I found it! I was really not ready for my day this
morning but God was ready for it all along! I am excited to see what comes
next!
Will I get to be on a jury? Or will I get sent home to fight the traffic again tomorrow? Whatever happens I know my God will guide me like a g.p.s. through it to the
other end of the road!
Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for providing my daughter to
set me up this morning ready to go. Thank you that she was my voice of peace
sent straight from You. Help us all to focus on your Word today and to follow
the guidance it brings; In Jesus name, amen.
Suggested reading: Isaiah 26:1-21, Colossians 4:1-18, Psalm
90:1-17 and Ephesians 5:1-33.