Out of his fullness we have all received grace in place of grace already given. John 1:16
When I stopped to pay attention to what all I’ve seen this past weekend, I realized something big was at work here. There were many lessons packed into the few days my guys were away. I told you about the P day, but I didn’t tell you about the police that I encountered too. Nope, he didn’t cart me off to jail, but I do think he was checking me out. I might have seemed a little suspicious as I was just standing at the end of my road. I was studying a purple flower. What can I say? I was in learning mode this weekend! He must’ve found me harmless (or not) because he didn’t stop (maybe because he was afraid it would require extra paperwork) as I waved to him as he went by.
Talk about symbolism! Ok, let me back up. I was nearing the end of the road when a hawk took off from a tree. It showed me it’s complete underside as it gracefully soared off. This made me think of a dog exposing its vulnerable underbelly. I got two things out of this. The first was being vulnerable, and the second was grace.
Shortly after, a van turned onto my road. There was lettering on the side that explained what company the van was with. Part of the logo contained the word supply in it. This morning I was thinking how this all fit together and I realized there was still more to it. Let me continue.
As I turned to head back down my road, I saw a purple flower along the side that I decided to study. I heard a vehicle pass my road and backup. Umm…I have to say that I nearly pulled my mace out at that point because nobody backs up in that area. That could’ve been pretty dangerous for the driver…and for me too! I wondered if they saw me as a vulnerable woman in the middle of nowhere. I knew that couldn’t be because I had my ferocious dog with me.
I decided it was time to be very aware so that I would know how to respond. To my surprise, it was a police car! Well this was a new one for me. During all my walks, I don’t think the police have ever been on my road. On a busy day, there are maybe five vehicles I even see! I gave him a wave as he passed by and went back to my flower study. He may or may not have been shaking his head. I just thought that if he wanted my pup to commiserate with, I’d be glad to let them shake their heads together. Getting back on track, the police represents protection!
In that very short span of time, I had vulnerable and grace from the hawk. I had supply from the van. I had protection from the police car. What was I being told? I think I broke the code! When we’re vulnerable, we need to remember God’s grace that has already been given to us. It hasn’t been given to us once, it’s continuously being poured out onto us; therefore, our supply is never ending. It’s a protection over us for all situations and at all times. That was my take on the whole scene that unfolded before me on Friday.
Have you taken time to find your own messages that have been planted right before you? Feel free to use my message if it’ll help you today! Remember…when vulnerable, you have grace, supply, and protection.
This was an inspiring blog that I will read everyday when I need to feel like I’m sinking. Thank you for giving us so much inspiration