A wedding. A witness.
It has been a wonderful honour to witness; be involved in a friend's special personal moment in life. Nothing that I've done; for I can proudly boast of my weakness; for its in them that the glory of God has been showed.
To see men of faith understand the importance of gathering together to pray and begin the day.. the sisters praying together for the bride before she enters the ceremonial hall.. seeing brothers and sisters take up and understand the importance of prayer; to see prayers being answered is a wonderful .. wonderful honour to witness.
The spirit was amongst us. Although no planning could be perfect; the most important aspect of understanding and inviting the presence of God throughout was ever apparent. When we were tired, he gave us strength. When we were frustrated, he gave us the right people to bring us back into perspective. When the plans seems to be in tatters, he brings forth inspiration for his greater work to be in place.
As us humans, its our tendency to 'fire-fight' and bring about our solutions; but never is it more apparent that God is the answer. For every challenge God has allowed to appear, he has gently called out.. I'm here. Seek me and I'll make your work light.
If without God's love; his peace...the marriage wouldn't have happened. The wedding would have been a logistical and planning nightmare.. the helpers would have been stressed and upset with one another. But becoz he was there; he made sure all things worked for the better of his plans.
He continues to teach us; to continually show us how much more we've to learn, how much more we need to submit.. to be accountable.. to know our place in his great plans for his grand tapestry.
If a wedding is without God’s presence.. I would shudder. For then, its like going to a top class restaurant and not eat any main course. Or going for a birthday party without inviting the the birthday boy.
My Lord gave me rest. He gave me pain for a reason. Although I don’t understand nor dare to fathom his eternal plans for me; but I’ve been blessed to witness and be part of the last few days.
The glory is all his.
“Let what God has brought together, no man take it apart..”