Bootsie's Tidbits: April 2016

Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Zaccheus

Many years before Zaccheus needed to climb a tree to see Jesus God had planted a tree in just the right place. Luke 19 1-10.

What “coincidences” in our life if we look back we can see the hand of God. Why did Don decide to take a job in Seattle far from family? Why could I not conceive? When I look back I can see the hand of God leading us to just the right time and place to adopt Anne. He loved her so much He placed her in a home that would teach her to love Jesus. So many decisions in my life looking back I can see the hand of God leading me. It excites me to think about what is in store for the future. God directed adventures. I wonder what tree looms in my future that if I would only climb it I might see the next adventure Jesus has planned perfectly just for me.

Jeremiah 29 11-14 For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. I will be found by you, declares the Lord.

About Tidbits

A vivid childhood memory is one in which I am sitting on the front porch steps cherishing new paper and pencils in anticipation of the first day of school. Blank paper, fresh unsharpened pencils with erasers in pristine condition were treasures. The only trouble with this picture is the paper would be untouched or if touched, childish stick people would emerge. My heart desire was to put something lovely on the paper. A lovely flower bouquet or maybe a landscape might be drawn. This dream never came true as a child. As an adult I took a watercolor class and the only good thing the teacher could say about my painting was that the yellow was beautiful. Of course it was because it came straight off the palette. Drawing class was a bit more rewarding as I was able to copy a pencil drawing with a modicum degree of success. I will admit though at one point I submitted a greeting card to The Rubber Stamper magazine and it was published! Several years later I realized after writing numerous “Tidbits” that God had fulfilled my dream to create on paper a work of art, but with words. Word pictures to bring God’s truths so that someone might be encouraged by them.

When I look back and see the little girl sitting on the porch steps treasuring her pencils and paper I see God’s hand on her desire to create something beautiful on paper. Thank you Lord for the beauty of words. Words that can paint a picture to show the magnificence of Jesus.

May” Tidbits” bless you who read them as much as they have blessed me in the ability to share His truths by the written word. To God be the glory for all He has done.