When Life’s Letters Get Scrambled
One recent Christmas season, the most endearing little yard signs popped up all over town: “Santa, please stop here.”
Yet on Christmas Eve, a rather diabolical Grinch came, under the cover of darkness, and rearranged the letters on several signs: “Satan, please stop here.”
This happens in life. Have you ever expected Santa and, through no fault of your own, gotten Satan? I have. And it feels like a surprise punch in the gut. A few letters, changed in the middle of the night, can shake one’s faith to the core.
Been There. Done That. Bought the Tee-Shirt.
Kind reader, here’s the good news–proven by many a true believer’s experience: it doesn’t matter if Santa or Satan stops by, because God also delivers! In fact the Bible says the Lord draws closer to those who’ve been sucker-punched by life.
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
Psalm 34:18 (NIV)
If this is you, you’re in good company. Hold on, hold out, and have faith. Because the God who created this planet ain’t going nowhere!
Thank you for reading. 🙏❤️ prayers and love.
David Duncan is an ordained Southern Baptist minister turned elementary school administrator. He and his wife have three grown sons, but no grandchildren. They live in the Midwestern United States, with their Schnauzer, Cooper. David blogs at davidsdailydose.org, where he shares positive thoughts from a Christian perspective.
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What a great writing… Sometimes the best way is often the most simple way. Your explanation if life and our blessed Savior is spot on. Simple, incredibly honest, and absolutely true. Thank you for sharing. Merry Christmas and GOD BLESS YOU.