Some days I am not very good at seeing God. That is why I am working and writing on two new blog categories: “God Sightings” and “Life Savors”. I admit that some of my purpose in establishing these two categories is selfish.
For most of us who live in the U.S. the last week has brought some wicked weather–frigid air, bone-chilling wind, and more snow and ice than normal. Last Monday, with an eye on the weather forecast, Jan and I returned home a day early from last weekend’s appointment. Now the television commentators and news broadcasters are warning of seasonal distress, cabin fever, and the challenges of being cooped up with the family that we are supposed to love but often have trouble getting along with. Lots of plans have been put on hold, activities and commitments rescheduled. I am not exempt. I have had to postpone a church consultation scheduled for today–it is simply not safe to make the road trip.
Even though I have stayed pretty close to the house, I have been working on details of upcoming speaking appointments. Of course, a part of those emails tends to be commentary on the weather. One brother wrote, “The snow and the cold have been a blessing for me personally for I have been more conscious of the things of God.” Another wrote, “I’m sorry your travel plans were messed up by the weather, but it might be a blessing to be trapped and unable to carry on a frantic pace.” You will be able to tell that the brother writing this second comment is a missionary in a different climate by his next sentences, “My wife and I feel a little sorry to miss the excitement of the storm. Then we come to our senses and realize how nice this spring-like weather is.”
These comments remind me that God’s presence is not limited to Sundays. Did you see God in the storm? Do you see God when the weather is pleasant? Do you see God in the normal things of life? Or does it take something especially good or something especially bad for us to see God?
He is there, and he is not silent. Sometimes we are not tuned in. This week, make a conscious effort when you get up each morning to “set your tuner”. Set it to receive the “God Channel”. Then you will see God in your life and in our world–every day, everywhere.