Safe in His arms

The B concourse on the Houston International Airport has a central food court with "arms" branching off of it with 8 gates per arm.  I went on a brisk walk this afternoon and powerwalked my way down these arms.

The international terminal is, of course, very busy and perhaps more so with holiday travel.  There are people rushing to the gates and people streaming from the gates.  I also see many people just waiting.  They are clustered around the electrical outlets scattered down each arm.  Some are sleeping--on benches and the floor.  Most are taking advantage of the free electrical source and are recharging their laptops and cell phones. 

My mind wandered as I walked and I thought of how this is something that we, as Christians, need to do--recharge.  Our spiritual batteries will run down unless we keep connected to our free Energy source.  We need to recharge through prayer, Bible study, and simply just waiting for God to speak to us.  If we do not recharge, our batteries will run down leaving us ineffective in our work for the Lord.  He is our source of energy, strength, and meaning.

One particularly touching scene was a young mother sitting on a bench holding her infant in her arms.  As the infant slept peacefully nestled close to the mother, she herself feel asleep and gently bent over until her face was hovering over her child's.  In addition to being a very touching sight to see, I thought of how our heavenly Father longs to hold us in His arms, to protect us, and love us.  What a joy it is to have such an awesome God as our Father!

I have enjoyed this quiet day.  It is so easy as humans, as Christians, to get busy with life and miss the lessons God has for us.  I am truly blessed.

Privileged to serve,

Lynda