Some things have to

"Some things have to be believed to be seen."

The last twelve hours have been pretty rough for us emotionally and physically. It seems like the cumulative affects of sleep deprivation (Anne and I have slept roughly 10 hours in he last 3 days), Anne having lain flat on her back since mid-day Tuesday, concerns about the kidney etc. all came to a focal point this morning. And the “intersection of life and Scripture” happened once again.

In the midst of this time, I felt like I was to read in Isa 39 & 40, and came across the following.

“God doesn't come and go. God lasts.
He's Creator of all you can see or imagine.
He doesn't get tired out, doesn't pause to catch his breath.
And he knows everything, inside and out.
He energizes those who get tired,”
Isa 40:28-29

What I received from this was like God gently speaking to me, saying:
• While you cannot see inside of Anne, I am and nothing has escaped my attention.
• You are feeling weary, I remain strong and unchanged.
• I will provide the energy you need.

As I received this gentle, emotional ‘course correction’, I began to believe what could not be seen and my faith was strengthened. Shortly after that, a number of encouraging things happened – first the believing, then the seeing.