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TUESDAY THOUGHT 6/10/08

America’s Funniest Miracles
 
What do you think?  Could this be a great TV show or what?  I believe in miracles.  I see them every day.  God just drops them in our laps and it is our choice whether to see them or not.  The funniest miracle that ever happened to me took place about four years ago.  I was walking along a path, stressed out and overworked and I said, “Lord, slow me down.”  Not ten steps later, I hit a hole and broke my ankle.  Nothing too serious, but it caused me to slow down, think through my actions … and laugh aloud over the next few weeks about being careful for what I ask.
 
I think Jesus also saw the humor of some miracles.  Telling the mourners to be quiet, the girl is just sleeping.  Or, my favorite, calling Peter out of the boat and just knowing he was going to blow it and sink.  (Can’t you just see a purse-lipped smile creeping across His face?) 
 
My point:  I know God has a joyful sense of humor.  (Remember, He did create giraffes and human beings.)  So, I guess my point is that we should just enjoy the miracles that surround us each day — from our setbacks to our children’s antics to our many blessings.  — jri
 
“Then Peter got out of the boat, walked
on the water and came toward Jesus.
But when he saw the wind, he was
afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out,
‘Lord, save me!’  Immediately, Jesus
reached out his hand and caught him.
‘You of little faith,’ he said, ‘why did you
doubt?’”
        –    Matthew 14:29-31