God's Presence

From the Parable of the Sower, Luke 8:14,  "The seed that fell among thorns stands for those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by life's worries, riches, and pleasures, and they do not mature."

      As I look through the big picture window in the front of our church, I see a wide expanse of sky, several tall pine trees, and a small mountain in the background.  However, one Sunday morning fog obscured the mountain so thoroughly I could not see it at all, but I had seen it before, and I knew it was still there.

      There are different things that can obscure the presence of God in our lives.  The pleasures and the material blessings that we seek and enjoy can occupy our thoughts, our time, and our energy.  Sometimes we become so focused, so caught up, in our problems and burdens and worries that we lose sight of the greatness of our God.  Skepticism  from the secular world may cause us to doubt the reality of God and of heaven and eternal life.  But these verities are just as true and real as they have always been.  Man's opinions do not alter the everlasting God one little bit!

      Many things may, like fog, obscure God's presence, but never forget, and never doubt, HE IS STILL THERE!

Father, You created this world and those of us who are in it.  You are always present in Your world and in our lives.  Thank You that You never leave us, never lose us, and never forget us!  Amen.