Small Miracles

(but miracles, nonetheless)


Earlier today, I was standing at the kitchen sink and looking out the window, when something that was small went flying through the air.  Expectantly, my heart jumped, and I was excited.  Was it a hummingbird?  I felt such a thrill to think it might be.  Have you ever felt that way? 

I began to think about hummingbirds and how hard and rare it is to see one.  But then God reminded of something.  If you want to see hummingbirds, you have to create the right conditions - the sweet nectar they eat; the right kind of feeder; and the right kind of flowers.  If you have all those things, you will see hummingbirds quite often.  I don't have all those things, so on the very rare occasion that I do see a hummingbird in my yard, it feels like a small miracle to me and gives me such a blessing.

This made me start thinking about God and miracles.  Some people say miracles don't happen anymore.  I know they do because I have experienced some, and no one can convince me that they are not real.  However, miracles need the right conditions to be seen, just like hummingbirds do.  The most important thing you need is faith in God's ability and love for you.  Whatever you ask for must agree with His Word and His Will for your life.  You cannot have the faith you need if you do not know Him well enough to trust Him completely.  You cannot know Him unless you spend much time with Him in the Word and prayer. 

Think of someone in your life that you love very much.  How often do you think about them during the day?  How often do you spend time with them or talk to them?  Do you think about your Heavenly Father during the day?  Do you take the time to talk to Him and spend time with Him?  As far back as I can remember, I talk to Him every day.  I cannot imagine not doing it.  He is such a vital part of my life.  I don't want to go a day without talking to Him.  Still, I ask myself if I have enough faith to believe Him for a miracle.  Do you? 

Times are hard right now for a lot of people.  The Bible tells us that they will get even harder.  I know I need to spend even more time with Him and in reading His Word, which is our lifeline to survive in the trials and temptations of our lives.  I hope you will join me.  I pray God blesses you this week and draws you into His Presence and gives you so much joy that you overflow on others.