We were able to see three of our six grandchildren within a few days of their births. What joy and exhilaration filled our hearts at those special times! We did not have the same privilege with the other three, although we did meet them rather quickly also. In order to participate in these glorious times, we had to make preparations. Schedules were cleared, travel arrangements were secured, and ongoing responsibilities were picked up by friends and co-workers. For one birth I was in Asia but was able to change flights to meet the new grandchild.
Most good things require some preparation in order to experience the fullness of joy. This is also true for beholding God’s wonders. Joshua 3:5 says, “Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do wonders among you.”
How do we prepare ourselves to see God’s wondrous works? Our hearts must be purified and our eyes must be opened to see Him. We must find our treasure in knowing God. Matthew 6:21-23 says, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. The eye is the lamp of the body. So if your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light, but if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light in you is darkness, how great is the darkness!” If our hearts treasure the presence of God within us, then we are in the light and can see God’s wonders. If, however, we are not dwelling in this light, we are in darkness and cannot see God moving.
What does your heart treasure? Is God foremost in your life and desires? Or are you walking in darkness because His light is not in you? Come to the light today!
Reluctant Retiree 