Last evening, Carol and I were flying in to Pittsburgh right around sunset. The control tower had our landing pattern set to come in from the west so as we flew we could see the airport but continued to go directly toward the Golden Triangle. The pilot then gently turned the aircraft right over the heart of the city, providing an incredible view for all of us on our side of the plane! We were quite low and could see a lot of detail and yet high enough that we could also gain the perspective of where the traffic was jamming and what places seemed to be flowing freely.
I had two impressions in that moment. One was just what a beautiful city God has given us in which to live and minister. The confluence of the rivers, the topography and the amazing beauty of all the parks when seen from that perspective is overwhelming.
Second, being up high above the towers and the mountains, etc., gives an opportunity to really see things that you cannot perceive at ground level. How true this is of our Christian life, isn't it?! We see everything day to day from the perspective of a "foot soldier" who is walking life in obedience to the Lord, but He sees what's coming and perhaps leads us in directions and ways that seem strange to us but cause us to avoid incredible delays or perhaps even collisions. I take great comfort in that and realize that that is the essence of sovereignty and I'm grateful to be yielded to it each and every day.
May the Lord grant you a blessed weekend as you worship the God of all sovereignty.
Blessings,
Dr. Jay
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