On a recent trip to California, Lynnette and I decided to take a walk on the beach in Del Mar. In order to get to the beach from the hotel, we had to cross a railroad track and then head down a steep cliff. The flowers in people’s yards were bright and cheery like the picture above. The plants along the cliff also showed off the beautiful yellow, blue and purple blooms that allowed us to be amazed at God’s creation.
But as a commuter train rushed by I looked back at the railroad tracks. There, through the rail bed of gravel, was a new plant that would become blooming yellow daisies.
How could that be? The ground was so hard and full of large rocks, yet not only had the plant made its way through the ground, it was pushing toward the sky and would bring joy to any observer.
How could that be? The ground was so hard and full of large rocks, yet not only had the plant made its way through the ground, it was pushing toward the sky and would bring joy to any observer.
When thinking about God’s power in our lives, we should realize that it begins with faith. Our lives get turned inside out on a daily basis, and we often lose the desire to seek God or the determination to make the best of each day. So, having a strong faith in the Lord allows the Holy Spirit to show us God’s power.
The new plant in the railroad track allows us to see the power and determination of nature to grow and flourish. Through our struggles in life, we can know the power of God as He corrects, teaches, and delivers. Then, like the plant rising out of the gravel, we can experience the miracle of God’s power in our daily lives.
