We walk in the low places among the ordinary things. We catch glimpses of God and His work, but our daily walk is not surrounded by glory and inspiration but  by grunts and perspiration. That’s what pleases Him. If each day His presence and work were absolutely clear, what place would faith have? He takes joy in our walk when we can’t see Him, when He seems far away, when our efforts seem fruitless and His burden does not seem light and yet we keep walking.

The real joy is not in the rare spectacular work in which He allows us to take part, but in the daily struggle to love and be loveable. It’s all so much a matter of our focus and perspective. Last night we had a great men’s meeting. The highlight was the sharing by ordinary men of how an extraordinary God has touched and transformed their lives. In hearing their struggles, bravely shared, the listeners found common ground, and hope and blessing. By their sharing, the ordinary struggles of their lives made eternal spectacular difference in the lives of the rest of us.

Even when we don’t think we see Him, He is there, working , loving, changing lives. Look at your brother and there He is. Continue to walk in His quiet presence in the low and ordinary places and 

Be blessed.

Nick