God Sightings, 2023

The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.  For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him.  He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.                                                                                                                                       Colossians 1:15-17

The year 2023 is quickly winding down. Are you glad to see it go away, or was 2023 a great and memorable year for you? We can look back on the year and list the signal events that helped define the year for us.

One of the questions that I suggest that couples discuss daily with one another regularly is “Where did you see God today?” So maybe that is a good question for the year. Where did you see God’s hand in your life this year? Certainly, God is moving all the time, whether or not we see his hand. Indeed, I believe that the Creator who designed this world keeps it running by his unseen energy in all things. So, his hand is always present, if unseen.

For my family, that signal event was the fact that my young, fit, 47-year-old son-in-law had a stroke – while driving his family in the car! He was able to control the car to safety, and because of fast and effective medical intervention, he has made a complete recovery.

I will not detail all the possible sequences that may have led to disaster in this situation- there were many. But, as we look back on the year, that event now has become almost a blip on the screen in some ways.

Wow!

So, think about those events of 2023 where God’s provision was evident in your life. It may well make 2023 look like a great year.

Prayer: Lord, your hand is always at work, seen and unseen. Thank you for that! Amen