Romans 8:25 (NIV)
But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait
for it patiently.
Bill Munro was in his late seventies. He had been a
fisherman all of his life, accept for the war years, when he and his four
brothers served in the Atlantic and Mediterranean aboard mine sweeping vessels.
He had a great sense of humor and a sincere faith
Time after time, he would tell a story about his
childhood. It was the morning of his tenth birthday. All year long, he had been
waiting for this day to come. He had asked for a special gift from his parents
when he had just turned nine and for three hundred and sixty-five, he had
patiently hoped his request would be answered.
As he opened his eyes and sat up in bed, he saw a
wonderful thing, which captivated his heart with a lifelong joy. Hanging on the
side of his bedside table was a pair of boxing gloves.
"I felt as though I was the luckiest boy
alive," said Bill, six decades later. His eyes were still filled with joy
and his face glowed with pride. A childhood dream had been fulfilled. A
parent's promise to a little child had been kept and he basked in that gladness
for the rest of his days.
The eternal love of the Lord awaits all of us who believe
in Christ's redeeming Name. The promises of salvation, made so long ago, will
one day be fulfilled. At that precious and sacred moment in time, our hearts
and souls will be overwhelmed with an incredible and immortal delight. Our
patient waiting will be completed. Our lifelong hope will become our
everlasting joy
Dear Lord, help us to share Your wonderful joy with all
whom we meet and encounter today. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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