I didn't see the camel!

For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse. (Romans 1:20 NIV)

My wife and I were traveling down the highway in Missouri a few weeks back and she exclaimed she saw a camel. I didn't see it. She was adamant she had seen it. Then she claimed I had seen it and was just denying it to harass her. I really didn't see it. (I think it was just a cow!) She said I must be blind, yet in truth I just wasn't looking. She's still sensitive about the subject as it was brought up last night. She's still mad at me that I doubt she saw a camel. 

You have to be blind to miss the presence of God in your life. He is everywhere, yet invisible. I have seen the movement of his mighty hand. But, just like the camel, if you're not looking for it you're never going to see his mighty works. I serve a wondeful God that is active and present in my life and throughout the world. I am so excited that I get to witness that presence on a daily basis. 

Praise God for his love, his mercy, and his grace. I don't deserve it, but offers it freely anyway. Thank you Lord, I love you and want to serve you more every day.

I'm not blind!

He replied, “Whether he is a sinner or not, I don’t know. One thing I do know. I was blind but now I see!” (John 9:25 NIV)

I have a difficult time explaining Christ to my non-Christian friends. I'm not a biblical expert, a gifted preacher, or an experienced evangelist. When I try to share I have to rely on one thing. I know what I have seen God do in my life. There is nothing more valuable than sharing your own personal story. I am 53 years old. I have lived life as a follower of Christ for over 40 years. I have seen the grace of Jesus and the mercy of a loving God. I have seen miraculous answers to my very own prayers. I have come through impossible situations with no other explanation than God. My life is living example of what God can do with a helpless sinner. 

I will never give up sharing my life experiences with the lost. I always hope today is the day the scales fall off and they can see the power of Jesus. Praise God for the opportunities to save a life with my story!