High-Rise Perspective
Mike Barclay
The Upper Room May-June 1010
The Upper Room Inc.

To God who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations  Eph 3:20-21

Recently I had the opportunity to go to the top floor of the second-tallest building in Indianapolis.  I really didn't think much about it prior to going.  However, once I got to the top of the building and looked out the window, my whole perspective on the city changed. At street level objects and sounds are big, loud and fast;  but from the top of a high-rise building, they seem much smaller, quieter, and more peaceful.  I was amazed at how different the entire city appeared once I was able to look at it from a higher vantage point.

A similar thing happens when we look at human life. The troubles and trials around us can seem overwhelming from our viewpoint, but as we grow closer to God and focus more on God's kingdom, we begin to see our world from a different perspective.  We can see that God is much larger than any of the problems we face, and we begin to understand that God is indeed "able to do immeasurable more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power at work within us.

 Prayer:  Dear Lord, help us to see our world they way you see it. When troubles arise, help us to remember that you are greater than anything that may happen to us. Amen

Thought for the Day   Knowing God changes the way we see the world.

Reflection
I understand that the space program is offering rides into outer space
To persons who want to pay thousands of dollars for the experience.
I wonder if those who go and look down at Indianapolis
Are drawn to reflect on God as Mike did.
Yes, and within all these galaxies and starts and planets
God knows us and loves us.  Blessed be God. crsr