First though, and of greatest importance, God, our Father is still near and so willing to listen and to speak. Although, there is strife and din all around: TV and radio with messages of doom and gloom; how blessed it is to turn to the Word of God and find peace and joy. This morning brought a blessing indeed when reading Psalms 25:1,2 "Unto You, O Lord, do I bring my life. O my God, I trust in, lean on, rely on, and am confident in You. Let me not be put to shame or [my hope in You] be disappointed; let not my enemies triumph over me." Amplified Bible
Yesterday, John and I went to the Columbia River, (close to home,) for a walk... but not before I quickly packed a fried egg sandwich and coffee at 7:00. This was so we could enjoy breakfast in the 'cool of the morning' by the river.
We were not disappointed in any of the events that followed our decision. John drove to one spot but we were not satisfied so we pulled out and went on a little further East, where we found just the right spot and soon knew that God was surely leading because the area He chose was all new to us.
There before us was a pavilion with a low concrete and beautiful stone wall on which to sit with roof for shelter. It was a bluff over-looking the river on one side and near the road on opposite side we noticed a beautiful Sculpture of an Indian Maiden which we determined must be the likeness of Sacajawea.
All of a sudden, a pick-up truck drew up into the parking area and a man emerged with a towel which he shook out with purpose! We watched, assuming he was a park attendant, as he began to wipe down the Sculpture. We imagined all kinds of things as we watched his careful attention to each detail ending with a thorough polishing of this statue.
As he finished and headed back to his truck we called out to him and asked if he was a park attendant?
His answer? "No, actually, I'm the 'Sculptor'. This is my sculpture of Sacajawea, which we placed here yesterday." (And although I had my camera, I missed that photo op!!) So sad. At any rate, he went on to say that "Tomorrow is the dedication so I wanted to make sure she was ready for the occasion." He went on to give us his name as Tom Mcclelland and to shake our hands!
This is the Statue of Sacajawea..
It was later, after lunch, that while leading the Bible Study here at the Vintage, that the whole scenario came together.
I mentioned earlier that my life has been anything but quiet.. Well to tell you the truth God has been dealing with me in deep and wonderful ways.. like Isaiah speaks of the Potter and the clay. He my glorious, kind, loving Abba, (Daddy) Father has been carving out the pride, need for more respect for my husband, failure to seek counsel with my Consultant-"The Holy Spirit", lack of love and always reminding me of the need for more of Jesus and less of me.
Sometimes it has been painfully clear but always with the deep joy of knowing His love and concern. He's been polishing this 'work' of His which he has promised to do in Philippians 1:6 "And I am convinced and sure of this very thing, that He Who began a good work in you will continue until the day of Jesus Christ [right up to the time of His return], developing [that good work] and perfecting and bringing it to full completion in you." Amplified Bible
PRAISE AND GLORY TO GOD.
"Centering Down" with Liz
