Pennies from Heaven

Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer. (Psalm 19:14 ESV). It is amazing how many different things I am sent through email. Some of them from folks I know and others I do not. The following humorous story struck me in how it illustrates a typical human condition: Little Jimmy was laying about on a hillock in the meadow on a warm spring day. Puffy white clouds rolled by and he pondered their shape. Soon, he began to think about God. "God? Are you really there?" Jimmy said out loud. To his astonishment a voice came from the clouds. "Yes, Jimmy? What can I do for you?" Seizing the opportunity, Jimmy asked, "God? What is a million years like to you?" Knowing that Jimmy could not understand the concept of infinity, God responded in a manner to which Jimmy could relate, "A million years to me, Jimmy, is like a minute." "Oh, "said Jimmy. "Well, then, what's a million dollars like to you?" "A million dollars to me, Jimmy, is like a penny." "Wow!" remarked Jimmy, getting an idea, "You are so generous ... can I have one of your pennies?" God replied, "Sure thing, Jimmy! JUST A MINUTE." Funny, yet so true. God enriches us more and more, when we are willing to wait for Him longer. Even during the times when it seems we are losing He sustains us. There are many riches he gives to us, as we trust him each day. There are the gifts of hope, wisdom, joy, patience, and peace to carry us through each of those losses. And, of course there are those physical blessings that he gives us as well. Who can measure the worth of all that God has given us? Set your heart to wait upon the Lord and trust He will not only carry you through but will raise you highly above the tough situations you might be going through. Our reading this morning comes from the psalms of David. This one was likely written during the time when he was forced to flee for his life. Saul pursued him throughout the hills of Judea. He lived more like a hunted animal that an anointed king! Yet, he found a way to measure the blessing of God. At the moments when pain, temptation or anger seem too tough for you to handle, sing with David. I believe you’ll find that the “pennies from heaven” will be more than you could have hoped for!