Lesson Learned

So I am reading this mammoth of a book called: "Church History in Plain Language" by Bruce L. Shelley. I haven't made up my mind yet as to whether I like it or not but I read this very interesting quote yesterday that I've decided is worth sharing. The context of this quote is the rapid growth of Christianity in the first two centuries.

I will highlight the parts that really struck me.

"The Event had happened. God had invaded time and Christians were captivated by the creative power of that grand news. They knew that men had been redeemed and they could not keep to themselves the tidings of salvation. That unshakable assurance, in the face of every obstacle including martyrdom itself, helps explain the growth of the church."

-p. 35

I will let that sink in: the conviction, the assurance, the joy... All of the emotions that the language may arouse in our minds and spirits. May we continue to boldly step out in the truth that resides in us. I pray that the remembrance of the cloud of witness around us may inspire us and set our hearts ablaze, totally surrendered to Him- unafraid of the world.

Grace like Rain...

So as many of you have read.... I have a garden :)

I love my garden. My garden makes me happy. Every morning I have to water it before 10 am otherwise the sun will scorch it and my flowers will get sad (seriously!)

Anyways...

A couple of weeks ago I did not want to get out of bed and water my garden. I can't remember why (I must have gone to bed really late or something) but I just wanted to stay in bed and continue to sleep. Yet my conscience wouldn't allow it. Plus I kinda felt convicted since God had been the one to give me the garden... Finally I just sort of shouted "God I don't want to do it! It'll just be one day, I'll water them in the afternoon" and hunkered down in my bed and pull the covers over my head. I was trying to convince myself that it really wouldn't matter if I didn't water them just then.

Less than five minutes later I hear: drip.... drip.... drip.... drip, drip, drip, DRIP.

It had started to rain.

O_0

Lesson learned: God takes care of His creation.

Frankly I was speechless. I think I got out of bed in disbelief to look out the window. If I was to lazy or stubborn to get out of bed to water the plants, He would do it. He did not depend on me to make sure His creatures were well taken care of... this flowers that He loves so much, He would water them. At the same time I was stunned because I thought about my life. Sometimes I falter and think that my well being is on man's hands. He was saying: "You think I can't take care of you if men decide to be disobedient or lazy? I am the One that strengthens you."

It has pretty much rained everyday (specially in the morning) for like the past two weeks. I miss watering my plants :-/ but at the same time, every time it rains I chuckle and smile; I am reminded of His grace... His sovereign grace.