Before climbing into bed last night, I read a post regarding the anticipated lunar eclipse making it's way towards us in what would be approximately a half dozen hours or so. It was supposed to arrive in our time zone...full grandeur...somewhere between 3-4 a.m. Not being a "science type" of gal, I pondered briefly..."should I set the alarm and be getting the kids out of bed for this?" I know people who do that sort of thing. And I might even be one of those people...if the event wasn't "science" related. I went straight to bed...and without another thought...fell soundly asleep. Wouldn't you know it...in the middle of the night...I'm guessing somewhere between 3-4 a.m.........the Lord wakes me up. I'm thinking, "Oh no, not another sleepless night...I'm really, really tired...please let me fall back asleep." Long silence. I tried hard to readjust...sink into my mattress...breath deeply...empty my brain of wandering thoughts.....No, I was awake. For what reason I knew not. I was getting ready to pray, which is what I always do when I am awakened against my will in the middle of the night...when my eyes...which I am still attempting to force closed...open up. Directly before me...positioned in the upper right hand corner of my bedroom window which faces the sky....is the moon. The moon blanketed in shades of burnt orange and plumish/brick reddish hues. It took my breath away. And this is what the Lord spoke to my heart. "You may not understand what this whole "science -lunar eclipse thing means....but I Am behind it. I Am here. I Am in control and working tirelessly behind the scenes. In all things...I Am here." Instantly, the Lord's whisper revived me. I had no desire to go back to sleep. I couldn't take my eyes off the moon. It was simply spectacular. The moon...a silent witness to Intelligent Design...and the Lord's whisper to my heart...a silent witness to His never-ending pursual of me...and His desire for deeper fellowship. We had many moments of private time...and then, I had to share Him. I nudged Brad awake. "You've got to see this!" He rolled over...strained his neck to sneak a peek at what I was so excited about...thought it was nice and went back to bed. The Lord and I stayed and spoke a bit longer...and then the sun rose and a new day dawned.
Aug 28, 2007
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
6 comments:
Ok God works in very wonderful ways. I was awakened this morning at about 3:16 I think is what the clock said by Emma who never wakes up in the middle of the night anymore. To say that I was not happy about being awake would be an understatement. But she wanted me to feed her so I picked her sweet little body up and sat in my chair in our room nursing my little baby. So thankful that I have this precious and amazing gift he gave me. I was also watching "Fresh Prince" and all the while my to dear friends, you and Susan, where up watching a much better show than I. I should have listened a little closer and maybe I would been able to hear God say look at me. I am putting on a show outside. Thank you ladies for sharing and know that I was up at the same time as you were.
How amazing that you were up watching the same glory in the sky! And Ginger was awake too. I'm sure many others were but to hear people on the news talk about it, I just want to shake them and say, "can you see how God did that just for you? How can you not wonder at creation when witnessing His works?"
You were looking into the eyes of your child.
That beautiful creation, Emma.
His whispers to you refreshed my heart this morning...I wish I could say my tossing and turning last night led me to worship because of His creation...be it precious baby Emma or an eclipse. Only more tossing and turning.....hmm there is a lesson here. Thank you ladies.
It is posts like these that give me strength, patience and the willingness to pursue. So often, we are busied by life and forget to look around. I for one, was awake as well, but looking out the window never occurred to me. It will the next time. Thank you.
Post a Comment