Super Moon

These days of sheltering at home against the coronavirus have seemed dismal and dreary, at times, like the clouds and rain that have poured down on Southern California these past few weeks.  But Spring is also in the air and new life is sprouting from the abundant waters that have showered the earth.  God is still at work…though we may not always see Him in every moment.  

This morning I got up before 6 and sat down with my cup of coffee to pray and read from God’s Word.  As light began trickling in, I looked up at the perfect moment to see a break in the clouds.  There in glorious splendor was a full moon shining brightly, filling the sky with light.   

This wasn’t just any full moon!  This was a super moon, at its closest point to the earth in its monthly orbit, making it larger and brighter as it reflected light from the sun.  NASA says this was the largest of the full moons of 2020! 

What a special gift…and another thing that assured me God is still at work.  Even though I may not always “see” Him, when I look for Him I can – and will – see the evidence of what He’s doing.

Like this super moon, I am reflecting Jesus to the world around me.  The closer I am to Him the brighter and fuller the reflection!  And it’s when times are darkest, that He shines brightest.  

My prayer is that I would reflect Him accurately, in every thought…every word…every action, remembering I might be the only evidence some will see of what He’s doing. I want to reflect His beauty so others can see God is still at work and that new life is sprouting up from the abundant waters that are showering the earth…so they can find new life in Him.

Isaiah 55:10 – 11  “For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven and do not return there but water the earth, making it bring forth and sprout, giving seed to the sower and bread to the eater, so shall My word be that goes out from My mouth; it shall not return to Me empty.” 

Isaiah 66:23  “”From new moon to new moon, and from Sabbath to Sabbath, all flesh shall come to worship before Me”, declares the Lord.”

Lord Jesus, help me stay close to you so I can reflect your love and grace and peace to everyone around me.  I love you so much.  Thank you for loving us more.