Wednesday

Forty Winks - A Dose of Encouragement


One Sunday afternoon we went to visit Fred’s aunt in hospital.  


As we were sitting chatting Fred’s uncle nodded off to sleep for a few minutes,  later that afternoon his dad nodded off sitting in our house and in the early evening Fred himself nodded off.  








Does it run in the family or what?  Well I remember when my dad used to nod off on occasions too, so is it a “Man” thing?  


We usually laugh about it but sometimes I get annoyed at Fred because I don’t think I’m that boring really.









The next morning when I sat down to read my bible, I found I had got to Psalm 121.  Well because it’s rather well known I immediately thought I’ll read this one quickly and get on to the next one. 



However, verses 3 & 4 made me sit up and take notice.  










It says God will neither

slumber nor sleep


and I of course thought back to the day before.  



This was now much more meaningful because suddenly I felt that I had the proof that I’m not boring to God, He is always interested in what I’m doing and is always listening and attentive to my needs and fears and anything else I’m thinking about. 











         

We may sometimes think things are boring or uneventful or going on the same, day after day, but God doesn’t.  He doesn't find us boring because He loves us. 



So remember that you, yes you are loved by God and you are so important to Him that 



He isn’t nodding off at any moment at all.










I am so thankful that God doesn't slumber or sleep, are you?


Have you read Psalm 121 recently?


If not maybe you could just take a little moment to read it now and be encouraged.