In our junior high science class we are studying telescopes. We learned that the general function of a telescope is to gather, intensify, magnify and clarify the light from the star or other object being observed so that the viewer gets an image that is accurate.
Our lives are like telescopes for other people. As the daily events of our experience are collected, they are viewed by those all around us as filtered and presented by our outlook. The image people see is that of our faith and the One who gives us that faith. Our response to the daily events can either project a clear trust in God or desperation.
We have learned that my wife now faces back surgery due to an accident she was in a few months ago. As I have observed her and we have talked together I have seen a clear picture of her faith. She inspires me to trust even more in God than I ever have. I in turn have tried to share our total dependence on God with my students at school. When I told them that even though times are going to be difficult physically and financially that we totally expect God to meet our needs they seemed amazed at our peace. I hope that we can continue with such a strong faith that others are amazed. We want their attention focused on the One who is fully trustworthy with our lives.
This should be the desire we all have. As events unfold in life we must seek God's help to be a magnifier of his grace. In so doing our faith will become stronger, our peace will be maintained and others will be drawn to know this wonderful God we serve.
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