Everyday Miracles

Genesis 29:35

"And she conceived again, and bare a son: and she said, 

Now will I praise the LORD: therefore she called 

his name Judah; and left bearing." 

    When Leah gave birth to her fourth son, she bestowed on him a name that reflected how she felt, she named him "Judah." The name Judah comes from the Hebrew, which means to thank or give praise. At that moment, Leah felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude toward her Creator for giving her yet another child.

    Everyone before Leah who thanked God did so in response to some unusual event, a miracle of some sort.  But Leah thanked God for the commonplace wonders that happen every single day. She gave birth to a beautiful, healthy baby, something that many folks take for granted. She realized that just because something is natural and common doesn’t mean that it isn’t miraculous.

    It’s so easy to get caught up in everyday life and miss out on the extraordinary things that are happening all around us. Many of us take for granted the glory of the morning sunrise and the brilliance of the stars at night. We don’t fully appreciate the gift of a dear friendship, the beauty of children’s laughter, or the ability to eat a satisfying meal. God’s miracles are everywhere. He is in the wind that blows through the trees, and the breeze that kisses your cheeks. He is in the rise and fall of the waves in the sea. All people need to open their eyes and appreciate that God is everywhere, and give Him thanks for everything.

    We must take the time to reflect daily on the miracles that we experience every day of our lives.  Because when we can find God in the little things, we will also experience Him in the big things. When we recognize everyday miracles, we will merit seeing the greatest miracles of all.
Amen!

Reading: Gen. 29:30-35
Ref: HG SB

May God Bless You

And Your Family

Minister Robert A. Lail Sr.

The Cross Life Ministry