The View

The twins had never flown so Mr. Bill had kept the flight from DC a surprise. Instantly, we recognized the apprehension on Dennis’s face! We boarded the plane – Dennis announced he would not sit next to the window, demanded the shade be pulled, refused anything to eat, then buried his head in a book. With twenty-five minutes left in flight, he settled down and even asked to sit next to the window. His final analysis was flying was pretty cool!

Beside God Himself, what do you suppose inspired the psalmist words, “So I have looked upon You in the sanctuary, beholding Your power and glory.” (63:2). As we flew above the clouds, looking down on them [rather than up], I considered our limited view of life here. The struggles often make us see and focus on the underside, shading and distorting the view. Almighty God, however, sees us and the design of our lives, knowing each one’s potential and purpose. Oh, that we beheld ourselves in His view, surrendering completely to His sovereignty in all our circumstances, and how He plans to use them as runways for our growth. Oh, to embrace such a view of life! We were happy to have feet-on-the-ground, and feet-on-the-ground is our calling until Christ returns. We mustn’t live with our head-in-the-clouds, but rather, in a continual view with The Creator in mind – seeing and living in His View.