"visibili-TEA" : a wedding cuppa

Men see not the bright light which is in the clouds. (Job 37:21, KJV)

Life is full of clouds. From our earthly perspective, these clouds can seem dark, foreboding even. But God....has a different perspective. He sees from above. Just as my grandson and I saw the reflective light in the mist a few days ago, in the double rainbow, God can always see the shining bright reflective light. It's a heavenly perspective.

Today is Suzanna and Nathan's wedding day. It's raining. The hope had been for clear skies. As their preparations continue for their outdoor reception, may I continue to pray for the wedding, (regardless of the raindrops) the reception (regardless of the weather temps) and the marriage (regardless of the clouds that they will face) to glorify Thee.

May daughter, Molly, from the crane high above the reception, capture all of this in the pictures. A photo journey of a true celebration of two, equally-yoked young people, as they begin their "forever" journey as man and wife. 

May they remember the "bright light" who is behind these clouds. These moving clouds. May they see His hand in their lives and rejoice because of who He is....a trustworthy God who loves them. 

May the Lord serve them a cuppa visibili-TEA of His love on this their wedding day, regardless of the weather!

CONGRATULATIONS Mr. & Mrs. Nathan Barnhart!

visibili-TEA

This is why I speak to them in parables, because seeing they do not see, and hearing they do not hear, nor do they understand......But blessed are your eyes, for they see, and your ears, for they hear. (Matthew 13: 13 & 16, NASB)

What does it take for one to see clearly?  For me, it's a prescription for bifocals. But even with my spectacles, there are times, especially when reading, that extra light is needed for me to truly see.

Beyond physical sight there is also spiritual "seeing." In a world of opaqueness, there no longer seems to be clear lines when it comes to truth and morality. Our minds are blurred with cultural myths. Not easy to see through the teachings of the media. Our visibility and understanding are skewed.

 More "light" is required. Jesus realized that as He taught both His disciples and the multitudes. The "light" of understanding was needed to see truth and nurture a heart of understanding. Why couldn't they see? Why did the One who is the "Light" have to tell stories? Illumination was required. Spiritual illumination. 

True visibili-TEA comes from eyes and heart opened by the Spirit of the Lord. 

I can see clearly now as I sip from the cuppa of visibili-TEA with my Bible open to the parables in Matthew 13.