Our days are filled with many tasks and activities. Much of what is done each and every day is without any fanfare. Our days are routine, often very similar day in and day out.
No one seems to notice what gets done and we can often wonder if it matters, or will ever make a difference.
It truly does make a difference. The most important work we will ever do is often done in secret. It may even be our best work, the only work which will matter.
Our most important accomplishments witnessed by an audience of One.
During His time on earth, Jesus did many miraculous acts. He knew He was to do the work and will of the Father.
Scripture has recorded many of these events for us so that we would know and believe. However, Scripture also tells us this:
“And there are also many other things which Jesus did, which if they *were written in detail, I suppose that even the world itself *would not contain the books that *would be written.” (John 21:25, NASB)
Jesus was active every day, both in the miraculous and in the mundane. He lived in the dailyness of life, sharing his days with the disciples.
We find Him walking dusty roads, asleep in a boat, teaching to the crowds, praying alone, and cooking fish on the shore.
Even these ordinary activities are recorded for us, without great detail, because they were common.
In the course of our ordinary days, where will we choose to see the handiwork of the Lord?
Will we see Him in the cloud formations overhead? In the wind whipping through the now bare trees? In the conversations with a loved one? On the pages of our Bibles as we quietly read?
These thoughts brought to mind a song from years ago. The lyrics state:
“It’s the everyday miracles that keep my hope aliveIt’s the way You move in little things that help me surviveAnd I know You move in greater waysBut this is great enough for meWhat You do with my everyday is amazing.”
(from Everyday Miracles, sung by Sara Groves)
And isn’t that so it?
As we read of the lame made to walk, the blind who come to see, dignity restored, storms which are stilled, and food provided, we find ourselves hoping and believing for the impossible.
May we be like Abraham –
“Even when there was no reason for hope, Abraham kept hoping.”
Keep looking for the everyday miracles.
Jesus Himself modeled rest because He knew that a weary soul is not an effective one. You don’t have to push through exhaustion to prove your value. Instead, you can follow Jesus’ example and step into the rest He offers. Dr. Michelle Bengsten offers much wisdom and suggestions in her post, How to Rest in God HERE.
Come, sit a spell. Bring your coffee, your posts, and your thoughts. If you link up, kindly visit those who have drawn up a seat around you.
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