The Day My Husband Became Human
The first attraction I felt toward the man that would someday become my husband was his adventurous spirit born of a zest for life and a courage to embrace the unknown. I have none of these attributes. I look out upon the world and see hazards and chaos waiting to swallow me whole. Keith’s fearless approach to living drew me to him like a moth to a flame.
The weekends of our young marriage were spent in or on one motorized contraption or another, going where most people weren’t even willing to walk. I rode white knuckled and breathless until the day I realized Keith had an uncommon knowledge and talent for what he called entertainment and he didn’t want to die anymore than I did. In this moment he became invincible, super human and I learned the art of fun.
Then,,,,,there was a Sunday afternoon…..along a river….in the middle of nowhere…….. Spring rains had washed loose gravel along the banks of the Little Red River. The weather had grown warm, inviting us to enjoy the outdoors, so off we went for a couple of hours. We were bouncing and bumping over, through and around rocks and mud, daring natures obstacle course to beat us at our game when suddenly, loose gravel in the river’s bend gave way and we sank into deep, cold water. None of Keith’s skill or mechanical strength of our 4×4 could save us. We had to abandoned ship.
For the first time ever my husband and his machine couldn’t get us home. He was human once again and I became more aware than ever of the danger in our escapades. For a while I took no joy in the things that had become so fun. In my worries and concerns I looked to Keith’s face and the sound of his voice. His expression told the story in his heart, the inflections of his voice reflected the intensity of his thoughts. If he wasn’t worried, I wasn’t going to be either. I found the way back to faith and trust in something I didn’t understand but wanted to experience.
These same things apply to our walk with God. There is nothing that intimidates or alarms Him. He never gazes down upon His creation and thinks, “Wow, I’m not sure how to handle this.” But it is hard to find perfect peace when we don’t see the whole picture and understand all that is transpiring. So, seek God’s face and listen to His voice. It will reveal His character and power and restore your comfort and assurance.
“The LORD Bless you and keep you; the LORD make His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn His face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-25
Love,
Gretchen
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