Have you seen God at work lately?
Last week I visited my friend in the hospital. She did not look well. I knew she had been saying she wanted to “go home and be with Jesus,” but I felt it was not time yet. Together with another friend, we sang songs and prayed for her. I had a bottle of anointing oil, but for some reason I could not open it. Seeing the sink close by, I cupped my hand with a little bit of water, and I poured the water on my friend’s beautiful hair. I prayed over her a remembrance of her baptism… “remember when you were baptized you were incorporated into God’s holy church, you are a child of God…” and then I was prompted in my heart to tell her… “Jesus is in this room, his arms are open to receive you and if you are ready to go with him, then run to him, my friend.” After a few minutes I left - only to get a text within a half hour that she had indeed ran into the arms of Jesus. I thought I would have a few more days… I thought it would take longer, but God had other plans!
I said those words… but I wanted my friend to be with me a little longer. I wonder how many times we repeat prayers of faith and encouragement, yet we doubt! Our spiritual eyes remain closed to God working all around us. While I celebrate that my friend today is enjoying Jesus’ loving arms; at that moment in the hospital, I did not see that indeed Jesus was right there. Jesus was preparing the way.
Are there any areas in your life that you have been praying for, yet you don’t see anything happening? I find myself praying, Lord God, open my eyes that I might see!
Lake Deaton UMC, do you want to see God at work? Ask, and ye shall receive!
