Ever felt very insignificant? Out of sync? Invisible? Lost in the crowd?

That was me today. Devastating circumstances lashed out against my faith and convictions, and all I could do was listen until I was alone and able to let the tears flow. My faith is solid, founded on the Rock, Jesus Christ. The Truth in God’s Word is so real and plain to me, but I was shown by someone I love dearly, that Satan’s lies are seeping ever so slowly into churches and teachings today. Subtle lies. One at a time. Obscuring the Truth, until soon, the Truth will seem to be the lie and the lie will masquerade as the Truth. There was nothing I could say. What I “believe” appears old fashioned and outdated. In today’s emerging church, dogma is pitted against a “feel-good” spirituality that is not harsh or absolute. The Truth of God’s Word does not fit into our “Christian” society anymore.

When I walked down to my garden to try to make sense of all I’d heard, I took this picture and thought: “that’s just how I feel–one very tiny and very alone blue flower hidden away in all that abundant foliage.” But the Lord showed me I was looking at this seemingly insignificant blossom the wrong way.

Though but one blue flower, it became visible as I got closer, just like the Truth in God’s Word is there for those who seek it out. And once found, its vibrant beauty stood out against the backdrop of green leaves. A closer look showed a myriad of buds swelling and soon to open… it wouldn’t be alone for long. In a few short weeks, that same plant will be covered in blue blossoms and will stand out in my garden–a beautiful sight to behold. But that’s a lesson for another time; for now, I no longer feel so isolated and out of sync…