“Moreover you shall make the tabernacle with ten curtains of fine woven linen and blue, purple, and scarlet thread; with artistic designs of cherubim you shall weave them.” Exodus 26:1
Details
I’m an organized person—very detailed. I think through things in great detail. I always have lists. I’ve been like this from my earliest years, so I know it’s how God has made me, and I receive it as a gift from Him. In fact, I’ve been grateful all my life for how God made me as I’ve seen Him use that gifting in me.
Floyd is a visionary. I know it’s how God made him. It’s not that he lacks organization, but the visionary side of him is so dominant. You can imagine that our two very different giftings made for an interesting marriage. We had to learn how to use our giftings together—how to complement one another. In the beginning I think we just irritated each other! But we worked on it!!
My detail was actually a help to Floyd, but he would get tired of me asking so many questions. He said I poked holes in his visions. I had to learn to listen more and not find all the weak spots in his visions! He, in turn, had to learn how to work out the details of his visions. He used to joke and say if he could get his visions past me – they had to be from the Lord!
It took time, practice, and lots of patience… but we learned why God put us together. We were actually a really good team, and we loved working together in the things God had for us. I needed my visionary husband, and he needed his practical, detailed wife.
I was thinking about this recently, and began to think of how God is both visionary and practical. He is the ultimate detail person—and yet He sees the big picture. He knows where it’s all going—what the plan is. I was suddenly overwhelmed with the awesomeness of God as I reflected on this. He has a plan, a purpose for our lives. He knows where He’s leading us on the journey, even unexpected ones… and He is also with us in every single detail. As I struggle through some of the hardships of my days, He is right by my side, helping me with each difficulty. He gives me the understanding I need to sort through every detail of this journey. How incredible and faithful He is!
The Bible is filled with verses that show God’s love of detail! I’m so grateful for that. I can come to Him with every detail in my life.
Father, You always see the big picture, and You plan and oversee the events unfolding in our lives. We trust You with the details. Amen.
Beautiful!
I am always delighted when I see that the Devotional is from you, and as I read through this, I actually see my daughter and son-in-law, who will also be reading it. It made me chuckle to think of them, fondly, knowing that God knows exactly what He is doing when He puts everyone together; either as a couple, or as a family unit. And as Believers committed to Christ, we are all a Family of God. Much love, prayers and blessings to you all.
I too am delighted to open the devotional and be greeted with Sally’s wise words! I often consider her to be a dear friend and loving advisor. Although we have never met, I believe God joins us through His Holy Spirit.
A match made in heaven! I too love your thoughtful devotionals.