You all have been hearing my stories o’ my jogs and finding nails from all the re-roofing around here. Well, I think I have found most of the nails and saved many flat tires. So- I have turned my steely focus to another treasure. COINS!
Yes, pennies, nickles, dimes, quarters, doesn’t matter. Look honey…here comes that guy that that collects nails…he’s picking up pennies now- look at him…LOSER!
I have a good reason for this. One…it diverts my attention from the run which makes the time go quicker on the slow, harder days. Two- I give the coins to Seth, my boy. He is saving for new Lego sets. He has quite a stash of coins growing in a jar. He just beams with delight as I come in the door knowing that dad more times than not has found a coin for him.
It’s so much fun to see his face that I hide a stash of my own on the porch so I can grab one or two on the days I don’t find any.
My point is this- God loves to delight us. I told you a day or two ago that God placed an excitement in me and then blessed me abundantly with someone and something. God thrills I believe to bless his kids. He hides stuff back for us..just as I do with the coins so He can see us smile. You see those coins ..most people just ignore, step on…overlook. They don’t hold much value. But to those like my son..they are invaluable.
God knows who is looking for his small “nuggets”…hidden in His word…little things- confirmations…revelations during the day. Things He whispers as you go about your daily routine. A lot of people aren’t in tune or aren’t looking for God to say anything..they’re too busy or don’t believe God speaks that way today. They might not place much value on a nugget found in His word and just pass by or walk over it.
Just as I delight in giving Seth a coin or two each day…God loves to bless his kids too.
