His Transcending Power

For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:38-39 (NIV)

She sat in her chair, the lady I once knew now gone. Years earlier, I had visited her but in her home when she knew who I was. Every time I visit, I share with her my favorite memory of a time we once talked and she smiles. At that time, she realized her dementia was progressing but she told me that there was one thing she would never forget-that Jesus had always been with her.

Today, I read familiar scriptures to her and she listens, we sing songs, and she joins in. They are words I can't understand but God hears every one distinctly. As I begin to pray, tears roll down my cheeks as I am touched by God's spirit and the realization that she feels Him too. His Word from Romans comes to mind as I pray, "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither height nor depth...".And as I pray, I include, "neither sickness nor health can separate us from the love of God". In those moments, the power and intimacy, the worship and communion with the Lord and each other was absolutely precious. As I reach over to give her a hug, she kisses my cheek. This day there was no church building, no sermon, but a party of only two had just experienced God in true worship. As her Alzheimer's disease has taken over and disabled her more and more, I too know I have 'disabilities' that seemingly could and should keep me from experiencing God and His power at times. God in His graciousness, generosity, abundance and love "shows up" and allows me to see and experience Him. As we abide in Him, He is faithful. He transcends our weakest state, our most helpless condition and lavishes His love on us. Nothing can separate us from His boundless love-absolutely nothing.

What are some of your disabilities? Where are those areas of your life where you need His touch? Let's surrender those areas to Him today and ask for His touch, Presence and power.

Lord, please come and reveal Yourself to us where we are. We are so weak and need You desperately.Thank you that nothing can separate us from Your unconditional and unfailing love. Amen.

Jocelyn Hamsher