Sunday, July 12, 2009
How Good Is He

Heya guys!

It is always one thing to give, and another to receive. Most of the world, it seems, is happier with the latter. Who doesn't like presents? Which child doesn't look forward to Christmas and birthdays or any occasion that promises gifts? For me, I like receiving, but I get a bigger kick out of giving. It's just the joy and seeing that person's face light up. Even without sight, you can feel and anticipate the reaction in your heart. Feels good.

I think God had that same feeling. He loved, He gave, He anticipated, He saw. Doing all these, while He knew. Most people know I cycle. I used to cycle a lot a couple years ago. I stopped after school ended and have always wanted to go back to it and do some serious biking. On wednesday, I got a pleasant surprise. Someone I barely knew gave me a bike. If God wanted a reaction, He got one. I was surprised and a little cautious. We always think that there is no such thing as a free lunch. When we're actually given one, we doubt the giver and the gift. Yesterday's cycling trip dissolved all those thoughts and has made way for a little private joke between Him and me.

I just feel so awed and amazed. Something that I didn't ask for, He gave it to me. Just a thought but never in prayer. I know He wants me to have it. It feels like the start of something new, like even He is encouraging me when I stayed without action. I never thought that this would happen. Sneaky.

The greatest manipulator ever, gave me a bike. Father, you are awesome!