God's in the little things!

I know this comes as no surprise to most of you reading this, but sometimes it still amazes me how God really is in the little things. Shoot, He's in all things, but you know what I mean. There are really no coincidences! NONE!

I've been "witness" to the small things several times this week. My friend Valinda was used of God in a mighty way but it started out as persecution. Sure, maybe not stoning or beheading or crucifixion but "for reals" persecution. She's obviously doing something right. Her situation went from that to doing a Bible study of sorts with her persecutor. How awesome is that? Coincidence? I don't think so! You can read about her experience in more detail on her blog. You'll find the link on my sidebar!

Without naming any names, someone close to me has been struggling very much this past week. And I mean a struggle very uncharacteristic of her. She was referred to a specialist for her "problem". Her husband asked for prayers at work, not giving any detail. JUST the right person pulled him aside for more information and had another specialist to recommend. A Christian specialist! Again, no coincidence! She has since gone to see him and is feeling great about her situation. He is pointing her toward God and she is hopeful. Only God can do that! I can only imagine how He is going to use this trying time in her life. I bet it will be mind-boggling!

I don't know if you are like me, but I tend to see God in the big stuff. You know, the OBVIOUS stuff. His creation, salvations, during worship. I am quite guilty of forgetting that He's in the small stuff too, especially when it comes to my own life. My prayer is that I will become increasingly more aware of Him in all things. Not just the big things.

We ran into some old friends from our hometown today, in our "new" town. Haven't seen them in at least 2 or 3 years. We did some catching up and I gave them our email address. Was that a divine appointment as they say? I don't know but if it was I sure hope I don't miss it if it was!

Anyway, I am once again awed by my Creator and the fact that He cares about the littlest of things in each of our lives. For it is the same God who inspired these words...

48"However, the Most High does not live in houses made by men. As the prophet says:
49" 'Heaven is my throne,
and the earth is my footstool.
What kind of house will you build for me? says the Lord.
Or where will my resting place be?
50Has not my hand made all these things?' (quoting Isaiah 66:1 -2a) Acts 7:48-50

...and spoke these as He dwelled among us:

26bThere is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known. 27What I tell you in the dark, speak in the daylight; what is whispered in your ear, proclaim from the roofs. 28Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell. 29Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. 30And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. 31So don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. Matthew 12:26-31

Amazing, isn't it?!