Lambs and Lions

That gentle lamb that was beguiling everyone last week got up, stretched, roared, and stalked off like a lion. A week ago, I spent the day outside cleaning up the yard in sunny, 66-degree weather. Today it is a stormy 44 degrees, with snow levels down to 1000 feet. No wonder March is seen as a fickle month, weather wise.

This week also saw me break my almost year-long record of wellness. I'm nursing a bad cold today, which seems to have settled in my chest. But, I'm not alone. Almost half of my friends and coworkers have been visited by this bug. I got lax about hand-washing and using Purell when it seemed that spring had arrived. Now I'm paying for it.

I can't help but think of the admonition from Peter:

Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. I Peter 5:8

It pays to keep your guard up, when it comes to your safety.

But, God

I heard a refreshing talk this morning by Jerry Rushford about how unmistakable is God's presence in the world. Whether God alters the best-laid plans we make, fixes the worst circumstances in which we find ourselves, or otherwise interrupts our routine, He impacts our lives and makes Himself known. Whether He's left out, left behind, or left in charge by us, He's present in this world. He's in control. And He knows just when to make an appearance to remind us of that. And, if our hearts are right, that experience can change our lives forever.

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