Normally we take comfort in knowing God has prepared a path for us. But the spirit of Elijah prepares a path for the Lord. BOOM! Isaiah 40:3
Make straight paths for the Lord
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Unnecessary Detour
Unnecessary Detour – that which happens during transit when you forget to look at the map.
Still, you never know the unexpected bonuses of such a journey. Apart from the drawn out driving time required, there’s an adventure in every detour off the beaten track. In our case yesterday, that included a complicated but curvaceous coast line, beautiful bays and beaches, regional reserves and sizzling sights and sounds. Oh yes, and ruinous rain. That was disappointing.
Still, holidays aside, whilst my detours can be a bit haphazard, I’ve always found that God uses detours to great advantage in peoples lives. So don’t complain when Christ suddenly veers off at a tangent and expects you to follow. There’s a profitable adventure ahead!
Rain
Rain, is wet. Unlooked for, often disruptive, and unwelcome on holidays, is however the touch of God which turns the potential of barren seeds into fruitful lush plenty.
So whilst I am on holiday, and even though I’ve forgotten any coats or umbrellas, I am content.
Deuteronomy 11:13-14 reveals rain, seasons and sun in the right measure as the blessing of God upon the obedient.
Enjoy
Transit
Transit – A word describing the moving of a person or persons from one location to another without describing the journey.
In our case, today, that meant nine hours of driving starting 430am in New Plymouth and ending early afternoon in the Bay of Island; trouble free! God is good.
He sets his angels to watch over those who trust in him.
Hunting
It always amazes me when I find people who are shocked at the fact that I go hunting. As if some how being a faith filled believer turns us into pacifists and vegans. It’s equally a mystery to many that Jesus can be both meek and mild lamb and ferocious Lion. He became a lamb so everyone might trust him as loving before they see him revealed as the Lion and must face his fury toward the finally unrepentant.
Peace and strength go hand in hand, often exercised in close proximity to each other. So I encourage everyone to seek the Lord Jesus while he may be found.
As for hunting I’m of to see if I can get some goats and see some more of the awesome sights the great Naki has to offer!
Fishing
My grandfather – Malcolm Clow – was a mad keen fisherman, and could catch fish anywhere. Or so it seemed to me as a child. And whilst my father and brother and I all enjoy fishing, none of us have really taken on legend status yet. So it is that I head of again for another days fishing, this time with Janine and kids. And though I don’t expect a huge haul, I am thankful for the simple things of life!
There are more important things than fishing that can be passed on to ones family while fishing.
Ps. Didn’t get to go fishing!
The garden of the Lord
I stumbled on this today. What an awesome way to look ahead to a new year in Jesus Christ.
We will this year gather celestial fruits on earthly ground, where faith and hope have made the desert like the garden of the Lord. – Spurgeon
Faith always has in it the seeds of spring. And the Lord Jesus loves nuturing the seeds of our faith.
New Year 2012
So it’s goodbye 2011 and hello 2012!
And what a year it was for the Clow’s; with a new driver in the house, the death of a loved father and grand father Tom Clow, followed closely by the death of Chloe the cat. And on top of that huge changes in another place that carries our passion – church. Great changes mind you! Levelled up our building!!! So its been a year of great grief, challenge, opportunity and preparation for the future.
And now the new year holds great promise. With an awesome wife, great kids, and a loving family and extended family; the future is wide open. And knowing that my Lord and Saviour Jesus has prepared for me good pastures and pleasant wide open spaces, I am content.
My 2012 be a year of great contentment and joy for us all.
Blessings, Carey
Seek first his kingdom – Mt 6:33