In The Midst

In the midst of life, there's a digital calendar; if mine fails or is unavailable, I must take a pause, Genesis 2:9 tells us in His Garden, God made to grow trees pleasing to the eye and good for food then “the tree of life also in the midst of the garden.”  Noted in Scripture, a special tree – not on the fringes of the garden, not tucked away in an obscure location; no, specifically situated in the middle of God’s Garden.  Jesus later declared, “I am The Way, The Truth and The Life; no man comes to The Father but by Me." (John 14:6).  God’s Son – Jesus Christ – came that we might have Life and have it abundantly (John 10:10).  This abundant  Life Jesus spoke of is exceedingly abundant, Life beyond human measure. Furthermore, this Life was made real to man in human form in Jesus. Those who trust fully in Him as Savior experience this Life both in eternity but here in the midst of each day.  Emmanuel, which means God with us, lives within every Believer strengthening, encouraging, steering us through present struggles and rejoicing with us in our victories.  Personally, I find it particularly joyful God chose the center of the Garden for His tree of Life.  Similarly, Jesus arrived right in the middle of a chaotic Bethlehem, bringing Peace, Calm and Life: "Silent night, Holy night - All is Calm, All is bright." In the midst of this Season, would you pause often to ponder on and wonder at One Solitary Life and The Life He offers.  He is The Hope of this Season and all seasons.  Let Him live in the midst of you!