In this episode of It's My Turn, Bro. Don takes us on a reflective journey into the unobtrusiveness of God, challenging our preconceived notions and expectations. From the humble beginnings of Jesus in Bethlehem to unnoticed acts of love in our daily lives, this episode is a profound exploration of the divine in the small and humble.
He begins by discussing how we often expect God to act in grand and obvious ways, only to find Him moving in the opposite direction. He reminds us of the story of Jesus' birth in Bethlehem—a carpenter father, a peasant mother, and a manger for a crib. This was not the grand entrance that people expected for the Messiah, yet it was the way God chose to break into history.
He continues with the story of Jesus in Nazareth, where He grew up as the son of a local carpenter. Despite His divine mission, Jesus did not receive the elite training or advantages that one might expect for someone with such an important task. The people of Nazareth could not believe that a carpenter's son could be the Messiah, driving Him out of town.
One of the most touching anecdotes Bro. Don shares is his experience at the St. George Anglican Church in Jerusalem. In a high church setting, with formal worship and music beyond the reach of the common person, Don felt the presence of God in a group of half-blind children leading those who were totally blind to their seats. It was in this simple act of love and care that he felt the greatness and grandeur of God.
Don also reflects on the prophet's words, "Your ways are not my ways, neither are your thoughts my thoughts." He emphasizes that God's ways often defy our expectations and that we must look for Him in the least, the last, and the lost if we truly want to find Him.
We are challenged us to look beyond the grand and mighty and to seek God in the humble and small aspects of our lives.
