And then it was there... A glimpse!

Sometimes we know that what God says is true, we aren't sure what it looks like but we know it's true. Then there are times that we see God at work in our lives through other people. You know those times when God reveals Himself through the actions of others and we are astounded that it would happen that way.

Thursday afternoon I was home by myself, working on my laptop. As I was sitting and working, my brain turning to mush, I thought that there must be something I can do to take a break. I saw a cord that was not tucked behind the tv center and thought that Stacy would appreciate me moving that back out of sight. I moved the cord and as I stood up, the back of my head hit the tea cup shelf. As Stacy's grandmothers tea cups and saucers begin to rain down on me, my heart sinks and I try to catch what I can.

I managed to catch 5 out of 9 tea cups and 7 out of 9 saucers. I sat on the floor devistated, knowing how important those have been to my wife. Wishing there was an undo button for life... Long story shorter... When I told Stacy what had happened, she handled it with grace and mercy. I almost didn't know what to do. I just stood there saying how sorry I was, and she said "stop! I know you are sorry. They are just things.".

It was at that moment that I got a glimpse at the amazing grace and mercy of God. There is no reason I should have been let off the hook that easily. I deserved to have her be upset at my lack of awareness. Yet she saw that I was far more valuable than the tea cups she has treasured. That afternoon, my wife once again showed me a glimpse of my loving creator. What a blessing!!