Treasures

Ever think about how many times a day we miss Jesus.  We miss a blessing or treasure He has for us simple because we are distracted by the daily stuff, big stuff, small stuff....or because we are in the hard stuff...the trials and difficulties.  There couldn't possible be a treasure there, right?  How could Jesus be in doing the dishes or going to a job we hate.  How could there be a blessing in the traffic jam that makes us late, or the illness of a loved one.  This is the topic that my daily devotional "Jesus Calling" addressed today and it resonated within my heart and got me thinking, looking forward to seeing what unfolded throughout the day.

The devotional put it like this:  "There are hidden treasures strategically placed along the way.   Some are the treasures of trials, designed to shake you free from earthly shackles.  Others are blessings that reveal my presence."  So after my prayer time, I left to start my day determined to watch for Jesus and His treasures placed for me to find.

Lately, I've been wanting to hear the song "Oceans."  It is one of my favorite songs and I haven't heard it in a long while.  I got in the car to drive over to the kitten adoption center I help out at, turned on the radio a couple of minutes down the road...and there it was...coming through my speakers!! Yaaay...Thank You Lord for that gift.  Just a little thing, really, but a big "I'm thinking about you" to me from my heavenly Father.

As I went through the day, I of course got caught up in the bustle of the shelter...but as I lifted a kitten from his cage, I saw Jesus in his darling face.  A little being that He lovingly created.  That He thinks is beautiful and it was my privilege to care for.

Tonight, I took a bike ride.  The air was cool, but the setting sun was warm.  It felt good to be out in the freshness of the evening...all made by the Lord for us.  His presence all around.

I wish I could say I remembered to look every second....but I can't.  Suffice it to say I did manage to catch glimpses of His presence.  And was made glad by the blessings I found along the way.  I am praying to become more and more aware,  Watchful.  Expectant.  Oh to be looking every minute for Jesus!!

Lord, open our eyes to You!!