When I was working I probably wouldn’t have noticed how strange this day has turned out to be. As I began my morning walk it was sunny and somewhat clear. By the time I finished it was snowing. It is April 15 and it looks a lot like January outside.
But the weather is not the strangest thing about this day. Usually April 15 is tax day, a day to settle accounts with the IRS. Instead I received a check from the IRS today. It is the promised economic stimulus check. Even though receiving the check was anticipated, it is still strange to receive money from the government today.
Because I am retired, I now have more opportunity to contemplate these oddities. Of course there are always greater unusual occurrences to think about.
The greatest of these is the truth that a holy God would send His Son to take on human form, with all our weaknesses. The Son then bore the punishment for our sins and died for rebellious sinners like me. The Father accepted this sacrifice as just payment for my sins. I do not deserve such grace and mercy.
Today I am thinking about God’s amazing grace and thanking Him for all He has done for me. I hope you can join me in thanksgiving.
“For Gos so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 ESV
Reluctant Retiree 