The Weaving In Our lives
Today as I sit and consider yesterday’s activities I am overwhelmed. It was a very full Sunday. Yesterday I met with an amazing family again. The family has two amazing “little men” with great potential. One little man is named Jonah and the other is Samsun. Both are sons of George and Jessica.
Jonah is just under two years old. His brother Samsun is 5 months old.
Yesterday we came together in the afternoon to Dedicate/Christen young Samsun. George and Jessica brought their sons and asked me to pray for them. What an honour, as a pastor, to be included in this growing family.
Background…
To back up a little I should share with you that I was invited to be a part of this family by George and Jessica – but most importantly by God himself. That was four years ago when they were married. I was given the privilege to officiate at their marriage ceremony. At that ceremony I made them a promise that I would pray for them every time God brought them to my mind. I began that journey with them even though we did not see each other all that often after the ceremony. There were occasional meetings in the community following their marriage – and again I would pray.
At one point I had heard that Jessica was going to have a baby. That news prompted me to pray for them again.
A number of months went by. One evening I was called to the hospital to help in a crisis situation of a family. Following that crisis I was leaving the hospital. It was late and the halls were empty. As I followed the hallway toward the exit I met Jessica’s mother. Her mouth dropped open and she declared something like, “I can’t believe it – you’re here!” I asked how Jessica and George were doing. She was visibly shaken as she poured her story out. Jessica and George were upstairs in the birthing unit of the hospital and the situation was serious.
Their brand new baby was in a serious condition and tests were being run at that time. We wouldn’t know until later how serious it really was. Baby Jonah was born with many problems and was struggling to breath on his own. Together we prayed that God would intervene for this small family and for Jonah in particular.
God has brought Jonah, Jessica and George to my mind many times since that time. Each time I heard of another surgery/crisis that they were undergoing I prayed.
Last month Jessica called to help me catch up on their family events. One of the great bits of news was that Jonah now had a brand new baby brother, named Samsun. Yes, that is Samsun, with a “u” – not an “o”, because as Jessica puts it, he is “sunshine” for their family. The call was to request that I Dedicate/Christen Samsun.
Yesterday, I was deeply moved with the wonderful events that I was witnessing before me. Before me, was George and Jessica, a young couple that have matured and grown much stronger. In the past four years they have been tried and tested resulting in a deeper in love for each other. There was a glow about them.
George carried Samsun and Jessica held Jonah. Together, they came with their close friends, the God-parents, to stand in front of their families. At that moment I had an awesome sense of God’s presence as I prayed for this family. God was confirming that he was going to do even more for them in the days to come. This is an ongoing work that God himself is doing for this family.
Both boys have the brightest eyes you will ever see.
The need for more prayer…
Next month Jonah will undergo more surgery to begin the necessary re-positioning of his internal organs. It will be about six hours of surgery for this little guy. Then there will be the long days of recovery.
Jonah can’t speak but rather has learned to speak with “sign language”, each month adding more to his vocabulary. He doesn’t walk yet but is now standing with some help. He definitely can express himself. I don’t believe that he likes men with beards at this point. Both of his grand fathers have beards of some sort and when they tried to hold him, he let them know his displeasure.
Samsun on the other hand is a growing boy that Jonah recognizes and loves.
The Weaving...
During the dedication I shared a story of the weaver and his loom. The fibers that come from the back of the loom towards the working area are all different colours and kinds. I described how the loom works and how the weaver uses his ability to create the fabric that will be produced.
In our life there is weaving taking place all the time. There is a “weaver” at work now. The fibers are the people and situations in our lives. In a family it is all of the members that make up the great array that makes it so unique. Some of the fibers are dark and others are light. Some are difficulties and some are great blessings. These fibers are all linked together with one strand that is passed from side to side as a shuttle moves back and forth. Each time the shuttle passes through and the weaver skillfully applies his love to his creation more strength is made into the cloth – and greater beauty can be seen.
In our lives, the final product is a piece of cloth that has great beauty and also can provide warmth as it is wrapped around us. God is the master weaver and his Holy Spirit is that strand that weaves into all areas and circumstances.
A family produces a fabric made on a loom of life. In the course of living there are good and not so good things that happen, tough and easy times, and a variety of people that come together to support and be a part of it all.
Jessica and George are creating a new blanket love for both sons. Their families are supporting them in unique ways. What a privilege to be close enough to witness it happen. Both of these boys have a wonderful opportunity to move ahead in life. But there will be more trials to come.
This story is not yet finished. There is more to come I am sure. But I pause in the telling with a Bible verse that has even more meaning today(Jeremiah 29: 11 14 - below) . God has a plan for us all. He has a plan for Samsun and for Jonah. He has one for Jessica and George…. And for you and me.
Stay tuned…there is more to come….
~ Pastor Murray ~
Jeremiah 29: 11 - 14
11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 12 Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. 14 I will be found by you," declares the LORD…
Jonah is just under two years old. His brother Samsun is 5 months old.
Yesterday we came together in the afternoon to Dedicate/Christen young Samsun. George and Jessica brought their sons and asked me to pray for them. What an honour, as a pastor, to be included in this growing family.
Background…
To back up a little I should share with you that I was invited to be a part of this family by George and Jessica – but most importantly by God himself. That was four years ago when they were married. I was given the privilege to officiate at their marriage ceremony. At that ceremony I made them a promise that I would pray for them every time God brought them to my mind. I began that journey with them even though we did not see each other all that often after the ceremony. There were occasional meetings in the community following their marriage – and again I would pray.
At one point I had heard that Jessica was going to have a baby. That news prompted me to pray for them again.
A number of months went by. One evening I was called to the hospital to help in a crisis situation of a family. Following that crisis I was leaving the hospital. It was late and the halls were empty. As I followed the hallway toward the exit I met Jessica’s mother. Her mouth dropped open and she declared something like, “I can’t believe it – you’re here!” I asked how Jessica and George were doing. She was visibly shaken as she poured her story out. Jessica and George were upstairs in the birthing unit of the hospital and the situation was serious.
Their brand new baby was in a serious condition and tests were being run at that time. We wouldn’t know until later how serious it really was. Baby Jonah was born with many problems and was struggling to breath on his own. Together we prayed that God would intervene for this small family and for Jonah in particular.
God has brought Jonah, Jessica and George to my mind many times since that time. Each time I heard of another surgery/crisis that they were undergoing I prayed.
Last month Jessica called to help me catch up on their family events. One of the great bits of news was that Jonah now had a brand new baby brother, named Samsun. Yes, that is Samsun, with a “u” – not an “o”, because as Jessica puts it, he is “sunshine” for their family. The call was to request that I Dedicate/Christen Samsun.
Yesterday, I was deeply moved with the wonderful events that I was witnessing before me. Before me, was George and Jessica, a young couple that have matured and grown much stronger. In the past four years they have been tried and tested resulting in a deeper in love for each other. There was a glow about them.
George carried Samsun and Jessica held Jonah. Together, they came with their close friends, the God-parents, to stand in front of their families. At that moment I had an awesome sense of God’s presence as I prayed for this family. God was confirming that he was going to do even more for them in the days to come. This is an ongoing work that God himself is doing for this family.
Both boys have the brightest eyes you will ever see.
The need for more prayer…
Next month Jonah will undergo more surgery to begin the necessary re-positioning of his internal organs. It will be about six hours of surgery for this little guy. Then there will be the long days of recovery.
Jonah can’t speak but rather has learned to speak with “sign language”, each month adding more to his vocabulary. He doesn’t walk yet but is now standing with some help. He definitely can express himself. I don’t believe that he likes men with beards at this point. Both of his grand fathers have beards of some sort and when they tried to hold him, he let them know his displeasure.
Samsun on the other hand is a growing boy that Jonah recognizes and loves.
The Weaving...
During the dedication I shared a story of the weaver and his loom. The fibers that come from the back of the loom towards the working area are all different colours and kinds. I described how the loom works and how the weaver uses his ability to create the fabric that will be produced.
In our life there is weaving taking place all the time. There is a “weaver” at work now. The fibers are the people and situations in our lives. In a family it is all of the members that make up the great array that makes it so unique. Some of the fibers are dark and others are light. Some are difficulties and some are great blessings. These fibers are all linked together with one strand that is passed from side to side as a shuttle moves back and forth. Each time the shuttle passes through and the weaver skillfully applies his love to his creation more strength is made into the cloth – and greater beauty can be seen.
In our lives, the final product is a piece of cloth that has great beauty and also can provide warmth as it is wrapped around us. God is the master weaver and his Holy Spirit is that strand that weaves into all areas and circumstances.
A family produces a fabric made on a loom of life. In the course of living there are good and not so good things that happen, tough and easy times, and a variety of people that come together to support and be a part of it all.
Jessica and George are creating a new blanket love for both sons. Their families are supporting them in unique ways. What a privilege to be close enough to witness it happen. Both of these boys have a wonderful opportunity to move ahead in life. But there will be more trials to come.
This story is not yet finished. There is more to come I am sure. But I pause in the telling with a Bible verse that has even more meaning today(Jeremiah 29: 11 14 - below) . God has a plan for us all. He has a plan for Samsun and for Jonah. He has one for Jessica and George…. And for you and me.
Stay tuned…there is more to come….
~ Pastor Murray ~
Jeremiah 29: 11 - 14
11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 12 Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. 14 I will be found by you," declares the LORD…
posted by Murray Lincoln at
Monday, October 30, 2006
1 Comments:
Our family has been so blessed by you, Pastor Lincoln, and God has blessed us both with the relationship we have. We can't wait to become a part of your church and begin a new journey together. Jonah is here because the Divine Doctor chose him to be placed in our hearts and lives, and we thank God everyday for that decision. Samsun is the added blessing to every moment, kinda like the break on a rainy day when the sun appears and warms your heart. We are blessed 10 fold everyday that we get the chance to be parents to these 2 wonderful boys.
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