What is your “favorite” hymn, or Bible verse? I attempt to identify my “favorite” verse or hymn, but always end up narrowing the “favorite” down to ten or more. The same is true of those miracles we’ve seen or been a part of during our Christian walk. We look back on those “God moments” when He intervened in a special way. That special way may have been completely different than expected, leaving no doubt that it was a God moment.
I recall the times I was privileged to stand beside the hospital bed of dying patients. Standing in a circle of love around the patients bed, we’d join hands and sing hymns such as “Amazing Grace.” Gentle touches and softly spoken words of comfort were provided. This pastor, the patient’s family and the nursing staff accepted those times as true God moments. We accepted the fact that death is very much a part of life and it is a graduation for the Christian into glory. One gentleman had struggled and was becoming increasingly frightened and angered. We watched as he gradually accepted that Jesus loved him and was with him. The anxiety and anger was replaced with a peaceful assurance and acceptance. As he grew weaker, his family was touched by the smile he presented. They requested a CD player and Christian music, so it was provided. However, our dear brother, only got into the first verse of the second hymn, “Softly and Tenderly,” sung by Alan Jackson. His sweet wife kissed him as it began and told him that she knew Jesus was calling him home. She assured him that she’d be okay and that she would join him in heaven. It was a “beautiful” God moment which has been repeated many times—God is with us, even at the end of our earthly life and in other difficult times. Cherish those “God Moments.”