2020 Daily Devotion - Day 244
This story was published in a faith-based publication a few years ago:
Mavis Jackson lived in Anaheim, California, and she often walked past the Crystal Cathedral. She kept saying to herself someday she was going to go to that church. Then one Sunday she decided today was the day. She got all dressed up in her best clothes as her Midwestern upbringing dictated. She sat on the main floor and watched as over 3,000 people came to worship. She was amazed to see the 90 foot glass window or door or whatever it is, slide open even inviting the birds to worship. She was in awe of the organ; one of the largest in America, and the choir. When it was all over, she sat waiting to leave. She told the young woman next to her that she was so glad to have come today. “Wasn’t’ it wonderful?” The young women nodded.
“Are you from here?” asked Mavis.
“No, I’m from the Midwest.” said the young woman, adding,” I’m actually here on a mission. To find my birth mother.”
There was a pause.
“I know how you must feel.” said Mavis. “A long time ago, I had to give up a little girl for adoption. I didn’t want to. But…”
Another pause.
The young women looked deeply into Mavis’ eyes.
“Do you know the birthday of your child?”
“Yes,” said Mavis cautiously, “October 30th.”
“That’s my birthday!” gasped the young woman.
They shared their stories and found so many similarities that they checked further to discover they were indeed mother and daughter.
Mother and daughter had met in the most unexpected way. God gave one of His patented winks that said I love and I care. God winks at us a lot more than we realize. Open your eyes and you will see Him and you will understand His grace.
Ephesians 3:20-21
Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
So, whatever you are going through, just remember God isn’t finished and will exceed your expectations. Keep trusting.
Pray with me:
Heavenly Father, sometimes we come to a place of discouragement. But quite often, this happens because we are trusting in ourselves. In those moments, help us remember You are the Preeminent God, and You promise to walk with us and fulfill Your plan for our lives. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Yours because of Him,
Pastor John R. Steward
Senior Pastor
Mount of Olives Church
Mavis Jackson lived in Anaheim, California, and she often walked past the Crystal Cathedral. She kept saying to herself someday she was going to go to that church. Then one Sunday she decided today was the day. She got all dressed up in her best clothes as her Midwestern upbringing dictated. She sat on the main floor and watched as over 3,000 people came to worship. She was amazed to see the 90 foot glass window or door or whatever it is, slide open even inviting the birds to worship. She was in awe of the organ; one of the largest in America, and the choir. When it was all over, she sat waiting to leave. She told the young woman next to her that she was so glad to have come today. “Wasn’t’ it wonderful?” The young women nodded.
“Are you from here?” asked Mavis.
“No, I’m from the Midwest.” said the young woman, adding,” I’m actually here on a mission. To find my birth mother.”
There was a pause.
“I know how you must feel.” said Mavis. “A long time ago, I had to give up a little girl for adoption. I didn’t want to. But…”
Another pause.
The young women looked deeply into Mavis’ eyes.
“Do you know the birthday of your child?”
“Yes,” said Mavis cautiously, “October 30th.”
“That’s my birthday!” gasped the young woman.
They shared their stories and found so many similarities that they checked further to discover they were indeed mother and daughter.
Mother and daughter had met in the most unexpected way. God gave one of His patented winks that said I love and I care. God winks at us a lot more than we realize. Open your eyes and you will see Him and you will understand His grace.
Ephesians 3:20-21
Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
So, whatever you are going through, just remember God isn’t finished and will exceed your expectations. Keep trusting.
Pray with me:
Heavenly Father, sometimes we come to a place of discouragement. But quite often, this happens because we are trusting in ourselves. In those moments, help us remember You are the Preeminent God, and You promise to walk with us and fulfill Your plan for our lives. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Yours because of Him,
Pastor John R. Steward
Senior Pastor
Mount of Olives Church
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