Well, the calendar page has turned, and we’re still here. Am I surprised? Yes. But am I disappointed? No.
As 2009 began, I was very convinced that I would not be on this earth to witness the birth of 2010. For several different reasons, I was quite certain that the great trumpet was going to sound before 2010 showed it face. However, it turns out I was wrong.
Now, at the start of 2009, I expected that I would be very disappointed if I was here to see 2010, but surprisingly I am not. Instead, I am unexpectedly content, and even a little bit excited to see what is in store next for my family’s life.
I must admit, I am tempted to feel a little foolish for my strong conviction about 2009. However, there is nothing foolish about it. I am quite convinced that the conviction I had wasn’t something of my own making, but instead it was something that God allowed and even placed within me. Though I won’t go into a lot of detail, I will only say that God needed to accomplish something in my family’s life, and part of making this happen was creating in me a belief that 2009 would be our final year.
It has certainly been an interesting, exciting, and unfortunately (do to my own lack of trust) a somewhat terrifying month. God has led my family through fire and he has led us through a flood. At times the fire felt hot, and, at times, the water seemed to be up to our necks; however, in the end, absolutely no harm came to us. Though we couldn’t see Him, He was with us the whole time. The only thing that resulted from our time in the fire was a greater joy and increased faith in Him. Oh how good you are Lord!
Isaiah 43:1-2 But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. (2) When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.
For six years we have been following Him, and for six years He has kept every promise He has made. I don’t expect Him to suddenly stop now.
