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Summer has come and gone, and another beach trip is in the books. Vacations can be so difficult. They are worth doing, but they can be stressful. This year’s trip was plagued by rain, overpriced everything, boredom, sand everywhere, heat and more rain.
Even so, I found peace.
Somewhere in the Bible, it says I can have a peace beyond all understanding. Ironically, I’ve never understood what that meant, until recently. To realize I have very little control over anything and still be able to feel total comfort. To be in the eye of one of life’s storms and say, “Yes, this is the best storm yet.” I’ll be honest. Having a difficult vacation is a first-world problem. What if I were to lose a loved one? My wife or one of my kids? I’m cool with some pain, but nothing to that extent. Would I still find peace if the unthinkable happened?
We are guaranteed to face many troubles on this side of eternity. The real questions involve how we react to those troubles. Will I always surrender to God? Will I honor Him in the worst of times or just when everything goes my way? I would like to think I would, but I’m not so sure. Parts of me really like the things of this world, with comfort being the, well, most comfortable of them. What if being comfortable keeps me from stepping out in faith? What do you think?
Have a blessed day today.
Scott Tredeau
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