Hurrah, it’s June and the temperatures are finally beginning to rise. We’re still experiencing the wind that blows in the spring until the earth and air both warm up to summertime levels. Who cares? At least the snow is gone.
I’m in the midst of a busy phase. God has arranged a travel schedule that reminds me of the old days and there are a number of special events as well, such as Caroline’s ballet recital. (She was the best ballerina in the whole show.) J With so much going on, God’s lessons concerning His Providence have been coming in handy. Every time I stop to consider the way the Lord has blessed me through His sovereignty, I receive an image of a jigsaw puzzle.
I’m an avid puzzler though I don’t always have time to enjoy this hobby. There’s something that draws me to the activity of matching the “innies” and “outies” of each piece according to color, shape and size. Whenever I make a fit I do a minor victory dance in my head. As I see the overall picture developing fresh bursts of enthusiasm flow through me to fill in another area. In the end I tend to leave my finished puzzles on the table for a few days as I marvel at the finished task. It’s a joyful form of recreation for me.
In a way, I think we could consider God to be the Master Puzzler. His hand is in the process of putting together the pieces of His Masterwork. He knows the picture that’s on the box, so to speak, and is coordinating every detail to assure its completion. Romans 8:28-30 He developed His plan for the process before there was time or space and gave a hint of it to Adam and Eve. Genesis 3:15 He went about fitting the pieces together throughout the Old Testament and across the 400 years of intertestamental silence. He revealed more of His plan through the coming of His Son in the New Testament. 2 Timothy 1:8-10 There is no doubt that God will see the process through to the end. Philippians 1:6
Thinking of God’s providence in this way gives peace and comfort. There’s no need to worry about what’s going to happen next. God has a detailed plan and He is fitting the pieces of it together. Each shape will connect perfectly with the ones around it to form the proper image. The position of each piece benefits those adjacent to it and enhances the process and outcome at the same time. Jeremiah 29:11 We can rest in our relationship with God through Christ, knowing that His sovereignty operates in concert with His great love for us. John 15
What glory and honor, wonder and praise to be part of our Father’s heavenly Masterpiece. Amen
