I come from two unrelated perspectives today. I’ll begin with the one we’ll label “Good News.” Earlier in the month, my pastor, Bryan Carter at Concord Church Dallas, preached a sermon titled “Celebrating Your Wins,” drawing from the twelfth chapter of the Book of Joshua in which the Israelites celebrate their wins by naming the victories God had given them. At the close of the message, he challenged us to make our own list of God’s acts of faithfulness in our lives. I took the challenge seriously and began my list. It’s an excellent way to increase your awareness of how God works for your good in all aspects of your life. Today, I got to add another win to my list. I’ll try to keep it short. Week before last I noticed my hot water was lukewarm. After a few days of shivering showers, I solicited my brother-in-law’s help. He discovered my pilot light was blown out. He relit it and for several days all was well; until it wasn’t, and the water was lukewarm again. He relit pilot and agreed I should call a plumber as something was obviously off. I didn’t recognize it at the time, but the win began at that moment. The friendly lady at the plumbing company said she’d have someone out the next morning. Lonnie arrived bright and early, did his assessment and declared a part was broken and he’d order it. When it came, he’d complete the job. That was yesterday. Today, I inquired of the friendly lady when I might expect the part to be shipped. She sent a text not long thereafter to say it should arrive in 3-4 days. Refusing to dwell upon lukewarm showers, I left for my hair appointment. Two hours later I arrived back home to discover a box had been delivered. Wait for it! Yes, it was the part Lonnie needed, delivered in one day. A quick call to the friendly lady and within thirty minutes Lonnie pulled up out front. In another 20 minutes, he knocked on the garage door. I opened it and he bade me good-bye with a “Wait thirty minutes or so and you’re good to go.” That’s a win! My ever-faithful Father decided since I wasn’t complaining about lukewarm water but thanking Him for just having running water when so many don’t, He’d speed things up. Celebrate with me. I have hot water! And one more confirmation of my God’s faithfulness. It was a alleluia moment for sure!!!
Let’s hold off until tomorrow for the other perspective. This is long enough.
Love. Joy. Peace.
I love this. I count my wins.