The Daily Nugget- Thank God For All Miracles
Hi All,
When we think of the miracles of God, we can tend to relate them to major life changing experiences that only He can bring about. However not every miracle needs to be dramatic and today we read a story which is attributed to St Francis of Assisi which is said to have occured after he and his companions made a pilgrimage to Italy. When they all arrived Francis asked them to recall what happened to them on the journey and as we will read they all had some scary experiences, compared to Francis who had a relatively uneventful journey. The point of the story is that not every miracle has a “wow factor to it” but we still see them in everyday life as God’s “miracles” come in many different ways and that is why we should always give glory to God and our prayers of thanks should also be full of praise. Our God is with us in everything as He declares in Jeremiah 23 :24 Do I not fill the heavens and the earth?"all we have to do is learn to see Him.
Be Blessed and Encouraged
Thank God For All Miracles
1 I will lift up my eyes to the mountains; From where shall my help come? 2 My help comes from the LORD, Who made heaven and earth. (Psalm 121:1-2)
Among the stories connected to the memory of Francis of Assisi is the following:-
One day Francis gathered his companions at a remote monastery in central Italy.
When asked about their journeys,each brother had an exciting tale to report.
One had been riding his mule across a narrow bridge that spanned a deep gorge . When the mule bolted and the man was nearly thrown into the ravine. He praised God that he hadn't been killed.Another brother had nearly drowned crossing a river, but he said "God in His grace had provided a tree that had fallen across the water. I was able to pull myself to safety" Other brothers expressed similar stories of God's protection.Then someone asked Francis about his trip " I experienced the greatest miracle of all" said the famous friar,.... " I had a smooth pleasant and uneventful journey"
We should always remember to praise God for His Miracles, in whatever form they come. He blesses,heals,rescues and delivers, helps and uplifts more times everyday than we can count.
Oh give thanks to the LORD, for He is good, For His lovingkindness is everlasting.
(Psalm 107:1)