Are things busy at your house or workplace? Imagine how in must be at Celestial Control Central: Good morning, Gabriel. Lets go over whats on the old schedule for today. Yes, Sir. Weve got a hurricane brewing in the Caribbean, set to hit Haiti with 90-mile-an-hour winds at sunset. Mount Keemakeetoa in Indonesia is going to start belching smoke today and shake a little, but the big eruption is on Friday. What about human activity? As You know, sir, the Middle East is still a hot spot, along with Central Africa and Eastern Europe. That counter-revolutionary group in Peru is planning a strike against Lima in a few days. Beyond those, we have the usual bombings, murders, drunk-drivers, plane crashes, and sinking ships. Hmm. Plus hypocrisies, fallings from grace, heresies, factions, and the common sins of the flesh. Crowded schedule. Review the positive side for Us. Theres a big evangelistic effort going on in Caracas, Venezuela, today. Dozens are hearing the gospel for the first time. A Mrs. Dunlap is having lunch with her neighbor that until today had not spoken to her in 15 years. Two scholars are putting the final touches on a book that will convince hearts and minds of the authority and inspiration of the Scriptures. And those 37 couples in San Bernadino Excuse me, Gabriel, but Katrina McGee is about to pray. It will only take a few minutes. Then we can finish our meeting. No problem. First things first. Gabriel leans back to wait. The Apostle Peter knew Gods heart when he quoted Ps. 34:16: the eyes of the LORD are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer. (1 Peter 3:12). Since Hes never too busy to listen, and puts no one on hold, lets pour out our hearts to Him every day. |
