God -
Even in the Smallest Moments…
Ruru is a little girl at our school who has a slight
learning disability. I assisted in her classroom a few weeks ago and she was quiet the handful. I was feeling slightly flustered as she refused to respond to my persistent coaxing to sit still and color. Instead of being frustrated I chose to be creative … isn't He still our
Creator God ever mindful of even the smallest moments and details? So I picked up Ruru and one of the dolls
she was distracting herself with. Placing the color crayon in the doll’s hand, I
grasped Ruru’s hand and together we helped her doll draw. Ruru was
thoroughly delighted! And I was thankful that I didn't miss out on this fun
little memory.
A few days later I was having a bit of a tough day out on ministry and came back
from the squatter camp feeling worn and discouraged. I happened to pop my head in Ruru’s classroom and there she was,
perched at a desk coloring with her doll. I had to smile – she hadn't forgotten! And then God reminded me that He hadn't forgotten even the smallest
details of my life (never has and never will):
Ah, Father, thank You for never ever leaving me! Even when my focus is
on the trials You've never left my side. Even when I can’t feel You, You’re
still there. Even when I don’t like myself, Your Love is steadfast and You’re
still here!
Yes, ministry days can be difficult here in Africa, it isn't
always sunshine. But we don’t have to be
afraid when He gives us more than we can handle. God told His prophet Jeremiah,
“Do not be afraid of their faces, for I AM with you to deliver you.” Okay, if
God has delivered me … I know He
is faithful and will deliver others. I stand amazed that He invites us to join
Him in the process.
