For the very last several months, our women’s Bible review has been carrying out a phrase review of “good” in the course of the Bible. We have found God frequently reminding us that:
He is very good.
All very good points are from Him.
He can use all things for very good.
And like any excellent teacher, His classes put together us for the test.
Our second flight was exceptionally bumpy, the worst I have at any time knowledgeable. You could listen to a pin fall as we produced our remaining tactic into the Halifax Airport. I was giddy with excitement for the 4 of us (my three young children and I) to soar into the arms of my Papa yet again just after 3 very long years apart!
We waited, and waited, and waited for that thrilling force to tighten our chests as the brakes have interaction at contact down. Rather, there was a collective gasp as the engines unexpectedly roared again to existence and the plane heaved skyward once more.
Times later, our Pilot declared that we could not land owing to very poor visibility. We would make just one additional attempt right before remaining rerouted to a further metropolis since we did not have ample fuel for any extra tries.
Our second strategy was unsuccessful as effectively. The Pilot ultimately shared a new system and apologized for the delayed announcement – they were being also guiding us by means of a lightning storm. Just what I required to hear!
Just after an unbelievably extended day of vacation, we have been heading to stop up in a entirely distinctive metropolis. Tears of frustration pooled in my eyes as I struggled to fully grasp why He hadn’t created a way for us.
But there was this persistent whisper in my heart – “remember I am fantastic.”
I was reminded of the prayer I say when factors do not go my way (which is so quite frequently!). Heavenly Father, I really don’t know what you are performing but I know that you are great. I select to trust you.
No make a difference what is happening drinking water gushing from a ruptured pipe, a relational conflict or a rerouted flight – He is for my fantastic and the superior of those all over me.
Our shorter two-hour flight finished up currently being 6-and-a-half hours. We landed, refueled and eventually returned to our initial place for a third endeavor, and in the long run productive landing.
My very good Father experienced indeed brought me safely into the ready arms of my excellent father – just just after a 5-hour delay, some frayed nerves and uncovered believe in issues. I was reminded nevertheless yet again that
God’s goodness is not established by our situations.
He will address you with his feathers, and under his wings you will obtain refuge his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. Psalm 91:4
The entire time, we had been harmless under His wings.
You will preserve in ideal peace all those whose minds are steadfast, simply because they trust in you. Isaiah 26:3
A few months afterwards, we were being heading West on our return flight, at just the proper time! We adopted the sunset the entire way. It was the most stunning flight and the reverse of what we had experienced prior to. This a person was lovely, tranquil and clean!
About twenty minutes before landing, my daughter and I discovered a thunderstorm way off in the length. We could see the complete storm cloud, bursting with occasional flashes of mild. Rarely, the full factor lit up like an explosion. It was amazing to look at from above.
But guess what? Bordering that thunderous storm cloud was only sunset.
It was a effective, visible reminder that from earlier mentioned, the storm is basically pretty smaller, the turbulence is only momentary, and God is very substantially in manage.
Rejoice normally, pray continuously, give many thanks in all conditions for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Sweet 1, no matter what storm surrounds you ideal now, set your eyes just earlier mentioned it. The Son is there, and He is excellent, no make any difference what. Even in the midst of heart-dropping turbulence, peace and hope that is outside of human being familiar with can be yours by way of Jesus.
He is with you, and He is for you!
XO, Heidi