God's Spendid Gift

“His brilliant splendor fills the heavens, and the earth is filled with His praise!
What a wonderful God He is!” Habakkuk 3:3 NLT

“Wake up, my dear.”
“Who’s talking to me?” I muttered.
“I want to show you something beautiful!”
Groan. Looking out the curtainless window, I saw the soft blue pre-dawn light mingling with the pale yellow-orange rays of the anticipated sun. “Oh, Lord, I specifically prayed last night that you’d let me sleep-in today since I’ve already been up to see the past two sunrises.”
“Get up, my dear. It’s what you’ve been waiting for. It’s my gift to you for your patience.”
Well, how could I refuse God? I had come to the countryside hoping to capture some picturesque scenes of the nearby farms. The previous mornings I awoke early and slipped out of the house to photograph the sunrise. Both times, however, I arrived at my vantage point a little late for the actual appearance of the sun and both days had been a little cloudy. But, today, it was a half hour earlier. I knew I would arrive in time! So, even though still groggy, I dressed, grabbed my camera and off I went – believing that God would present me with a magnificent show! Walking quickly down the road, I searched for the spot that would match my long-dreamed-about perfect sunrise photo. “Just a few more meters,” I panted to myself as I now jogged down the street. Then I saw it: the perfect scene! A pond, a farm fence, a tractor, some outbuildings, and a clear sightline to the distant prairie horizon. And even more perfect–there was a cool mist floating over the gently rolling green pastures! I could hardly wait to capture the magnificent scene that God would unfold before me! Two hundred photos and forty-five minutes later, I praised Him who created this world and loved me enough to share its beauty with me!
Has God prompted you recently to follow Him on a certain path? Are there obstacles in your way? Trust Him and He will bless you with gifts beyond your expectations!