~ Psalm 5:3
Have you ever been expecting great and wonderful things from an acquaintance, a family member, or an event, only to be sorely disappointed? Often special occasions serve as ripe opportunities for either fulfillment and joy, or deflation and sadness. You build yourself up, in expectation, for what the lovely, gift-wrapped box may hold, or for what act of love and kindness may befall you as a way of having appreciation shown for your service or work. The rise of anticipation is palatable as your scurry to unwrap the box or discern the act, and......oh. Gee. Thanks so much. (mumbled in monotone polite voice instilled in you by your parents!) Do we view God's promise from Psalm 5:3 in the same manner? Meaning do we truly watch expectantly or with a subconscious notion that if we do watch we will be disappointed....again?!
I will be honest and admit that I frequently viewed this promise from my Lord in this manner, which lacks obvious faith and trust in His word and who He says He is! Especially over the past 2 years He has proven this passage of scripture to me with blessings beyond denial. I must give total and all Glory to God for that which He has brought to fruition in my life. Things as daily as all green traffic lights on days I was running late due to lingering a bit longer in His word during morning time with Him; to finding that extra $1.50 in change to enable me to grab that quick sandwich I thought I would have to forego until late evening; to unexpected joy of one of my children calling with exciting news or that they were coming for a visit! He has also filled my life with doors of opportunity which, if chosen to walk through would bring uncertainty, but paths and affiliations I once only dreamed possible.
My God is so huge and involved in every single aspect of my life and wants good and wonderful things for me. Why? Because He not only loves me, He is in love with me! It is in the role of parent that I can best grasp at some understanding of the magnitude of His love for me. The swelling of my heart and lump in my throat that occurs every time I am able to bring joy or happiness to one of my children is the greatest feeling I think I can experience as a parent. No one could wipe the smile from my face when swept up in these wondrous moments! Oh, how much greater the joy, the scope, and the depth of my God when He blesses me on a daily basis with these moments! He tells me to EXPECT them. He is waiting with a beautifully wrapped package that will bring undeniable joy and delight because I know it is from Him. To God be the glory!
On the days God has brought huge blessing into my life, I almost burst with the acknowledgment of how fiercely He loves me. It is truly overwhelming, and I have made an effort to relish the moment of realization that in my watching expectantly He has delivered on His promise. Again. I just can't WAIT to see what He has planned for tomorrow!
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