Last night I gazed up at the stars for only a second. I was leaving to pick up my hubby at the airport. Who was the crazy person who picked this un-godly hour to arrive somewhere anyway, I joked with him later.
The truth is, there normally is a grain of truth to every “joke” told. I didn’t really want to get up and have to get him at midnight.
In my rush to the mommy-mobile, God’s greatness caught my attention! I quickly looked up at the open sky over our meadow, and became suddenly thankful. Thankful that I was awake to see this! It was almost impossible to miss.
It’s funny how God knows how to stop me in my tracks in only a second flat.
I saw a deep and wide, almost endless span of dark sky, infiltrated with thousands of little white lights. The night is the stars time to play with their good friend moon. It’s as if they love to do it!
It reminded me a little of the Christian life. I live a life of light with darkness all around me. Sometimes encircling me, as if it could swallow me up into its black hole.
But I have learned from experience a little something in my 30 years. I serve a God who is greater than all this. In fact, He created it! Spiritual darkness is nothing to be afraid of when you personally know the one who planned to redeem it!
I think to myself, I want to be redeemed. I know I am. Now I get it, at least I get more of it.
I was once part of the dark expanse of endless sky, and He invited me over to be a light. And after all this time of searching I’m finally resting.
He is teaching me like the majestic composer of light that He is, how to “twinkle”.
How do I reflect the light from the God of perfection?
The truth is, I’m a star in His heavenly kingdom!
It doesn’t get much better than that.
So maybe the next time I have to arise early, or stay up and miss my beauty sleep, I’ll remember last night. My memory will tell me that viewing more of God’s glory completely overrides losing a few Zzzz’s.
Do you know why? It’s because His glory is better than all of this.
” In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16 NIV
It’s all His glory!
Today, you are His star …. and He wants to light you up.
Shine.
I love this song…
I love it when God stops us in our tracks! It just takes our breath away, doesn’t it? Enjoyed this post, Amy. Have a blessed day enjoying the Light.
Dawn
Evenin’ Dawn!
Today has been blessed by Him! Obedience to His Spirit “nudges”… filled with children, friends, and prayer! I always love it when you stop by, thank you Dawn! ~ Blessings upon your weekend, Amy!
There is nothing better than to look up and know that the God that made those stars, made us! What wonder and amazement! We really love the PianoGuys!
Hey Sar!
Well said sister! There is nothing better to witness than His GLORY! Peace be on your weekend my friend!
I love that you also see “lessons” in the little things of life. There is truth in jest, but let’s face it, we are human, right?
Good for you picking up the hubby in the middle of the night. That’s a true act of service right there girlfriend! Happy weekend to you, Nicki
Hi Nicki!
Blessings girl, I appreciate you stopping by! ~ Amy
Thank you for your encouraging words! I LOVE seeing more of His things… He truly is dropping miracles everywhere. Thankfully, I’m seeing them more.
God has truly blessed you with the ability to see His hand in all things. Thanks for sharing your insights with us!!
Kathy
Kathy,
I have so enjoyed you stopping by! I am humbled and thankful at how our God is revealing His goodness to me. I love sharing in it with you sister! ~ Amy
Thanks for this, Amy! I love the night sky! What a great way to remind us of the lights we are the be for the Kingdom!
Hi Julie girl!
Thank YOU for joining in this celebration of His glory with me! I am blessed by your presence sister! Keep seeking… ~ Amy
I love how He does that
Hi Shelly Girl!
I also share your sentiment! What an amazing God we serve! Blessings sister…
Very beautiful. Thank you.
Thank you Rachel. You bless me! Have a great day in the presence of a Holy God!