Monday, February 23, 2009

There Came A Lion



1 Samuel 17:34, "And there came a lion"

In David's day and age I don't think you could have had any worse scenario than to have the "king of beasts," a lion, bearing down on you and your flock.

Could there be anything worse? Yes!

David could have missed one of the greatest "opportunities" God had ever brought his way if he had turned and fled.

I'm leaving this morning for one year. That separation from family will be very hard. The dangers I/we will face are very real, yet I do not believe any of this is an accident. I am not going over because the world is haphazardly spinning out of control. This and every trial that comes my way has wrapped up in it the potential for me to embrace God's plan for my life.

This lion did not stumble accidently into my life. Our paths have crossed on purpose. He is here at this time, at this place, at this season, for a glorious reason.

Pro Deo Et Patria...For God and Country!

1 comment:

tainterturtles said...

It's good to hear from you pastor R! You are right, everything is in God's plan and that's why we all need to pray for you, your family and our country.

How did the bus ride go?

After church service last Sunday, I was moved to write my Sunday blog post about seeing God in nature around us. Feel free to read my blog and comment anytime. I love new blog visitors.

Thanks for finding the time to update your blog. Isn't technology amazing?

God Bless you,

tainterturtles