God Made the Moon
Do you ever take time to stop and laugh at yourself?
Very early this morning, I was awake and working on the computer. It is a super busy time trying to help get things going again in the world of travel, and my to-do list is growing longer. After finishing a project, I decided to take a walk outside and enjoy a few minutes of the early morning.
At the same time, I was wearing my earbuds and had been listening to a playlist that I created and had titled, “You are Awesome God.” As I walked out the door, I was listening to John Elefante’s song, “That’s Why God made the Moon.”
As I listened to the beautiful lyrics, straight ahead I barely noticed the actual moon. I was so mentally occupied, already running through my to-do list in my brain, that I hardly noticed.
After my 2nd or third glance upward, I realized I was looking at the moon, the amazing natural satellite that orbits the earth at roughly 280,900 miles, the same one the song was about.
It was then that I stopped and laughed at myself. I was already so caught up in my tasks, that I almost missed the opportunity to stop and wonder at the awesomeness of God. As I reflected on the moon, and the song, I realized how silly I am at times. Way too often, I get so busy, with the challenges I am facing or my to do’s that I often miss what is right in front of me, the incredible displays of love and wonder, given to all of us, by the God of all time, space, and eternity.
But that wasn’t all, to make it even sweeter, a beautiful morning star was also right there, next to the moon. As the song says, ‘“and every star up in the sky, has driven me to testify, that I want to know you; That’s why God made the moon.”
Brother or sister in Christ, or dear friend along the journey of life, May God bless you with a wonderful day today. Whether your day is full of great promise, lots of to-dos, or even very difficult challenges, remember the great love that God has for you, and for me, and perhaps ask yourself the question, Do you ever take time to stop and laugh at yourself?