After going to the First Presbyterian Church here in Palatka, Sam and I went to see the celebration fourth of July fireworks. At first, we noticed there were lots of people at the river front and weren't too sure we were going to stay to see the sparks light the fire. As we walked back to the car to leave, we decided to sit up on the steps leaving us a view for seeing others from two stories high. As we sat there, I pondered how this height gave us a different perspective. Being that I am a "small fry" as my nephew calls me, made me wonder what all God sees and how He sees it all.
We noticed people passing and didn't see us at all and then there were others who did look up and see us. Isn't this the same as our journey through life? We know God is there but few of us look up to Him for recognition or we look up to Him only when we are in trouble. how many times do we not know God sees us because we don't see Him?
The light show was wonderful. There were stars of different colors, shooting stars, loud sound barrier booms, and some fireworks that made us just gaze in amazement at their design. I think God may have been laughing at them and saying "just wait and see the sky when my son Jesus comes back."
As we were watching late comers trying to find a parking space, it made us wonder how many of us will be too late to accept Jesus and wont' have a parking spot?
Some drivers were confused as to which way they should go and other drivers were going in the wrong direction. It was a little comical, but it made us think about heaven. It really made us wonder what is going to happen when it's too late and you see your friends on the other side enjoying their new body and not burning in the fire.
There was this one parking space that was empty for a long time and drivers were passing by it and didn't see it.
This spot was a good parking space too. How many times do you think God has something good for you but you don't even acknowledge Him so that He can give it to you?
So the next time you are climbing stairs or riding in an elevator, I hope you turn and consider how your elevation changes your perspective and you think of how God is looking down on you. Most of all, I hope you will smile and look up to acknowledge His gaze upon you. He loves you just as you are; short or tall.
~God Bless
Marjorie
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