Not Ever

God is not a man, so he does not lie. He is not human, so he does not change his mind. Has he ever spoken and failed to act? Has he ever promised and not carried it through?
Numbers 23:19 NLT

We were celebrating my daughter-in-love's birthday at a restaurant with a covered outdoor venue, complete with cake and a big bouquet of balloons. We were having a great time, when somehow, the balloons got loose and floated to the top of the high pavilion. My 8-year-old granddaughter called out to her father, "Daddy, the balloons!" but they were already too high, and she began to cry. 

She LOVES balloons and she had already planned to play with them when she got home and now they were out of reach. He came over to her and quietly assured her that he would get them for her, but she couldn't see how and continued crying. He got her full attention when he said her name and then told her, "I'll get them. I promise."

Well, he didn't immediately spring into action and she wasn't quite done sniffling, and as she climbed into my lap, she mumbled plaintively that she didn't know how he was going to get them. As I held her, I asked, "Did Daddy promise?" and she nodded. 

"And doesn't he always keep his promises?" She nodded again. 

"Then you will have your balloons." To which she replied, "But he's not doing anything..." 

"He will. You can trust his promise."

To make a long story short, they did get the balloons down and in her hands - in fact, he used her to get them. To the astonishment of those in attendance, he and one of his friends lifted her above their shoulders - like cheerleaders do - and she was able to fully extend and retrieve the balloons. She could do that because she had been to cheer camps and loved that move... even though she doesn't currently plan to be a cheerleader.

What a great illustration of trusting our heavenly Father at His Word. Our heart's desire - according to His will - is seemingly out of our reach. It looks impossible and it doesn't seem as though the Father is doing anything... and yet, He promised. His plan is perfect and He uses our faith in Him and the abilities He has provided to make it happen. 

Has he ever spoken and failed to act? Has he ever promised and not carried it through? Not ever!

Prayer:

Father,

          Thank You for such a beautiful teaching moment and the illustration of trusting You at Your Word. Let it grow deep into our hearts. In Jesus' Name we pray. Amen