By His Strength
This was the stunning view that greeted me at 4,808m above sea level on a helicopter ride through the Alps to see the peak of Mont Blanc in Courmayeur, Italy.
Psalm 65:5-6
By awesome deeds in righteousness You will answer us,
O God of our salvation,
You who are the confidence of all the ends of the earth,
And of the far-off seas;
Who established the mountains by His strength,
Being clothed with power;
You who still the noise of the seas,
The noise of the waves.”
As I sat relishing the vast expanse of snow-capped mountains standing with such prowess, great awe of God’s power in creation filled my heart, knowing that the mountains were established by His strength, and in His power He stills even the seas and waves. But on top of seeing the power of God in creation, I also see His goodness in my life.
Psalm 65:11
You crown the year with Your goodness,
And Your paths drip with abundance.”
As 2016 draws to an end, I cannot but recognize how He has indeed crowned the year with his goodness, especially in the past few months of exchange. Being the only student from Singapore in my university in Bonn, Germany has its fair share of challenges. Yet despite being physically alone, God has always been there. He reminds me that I can always turn to Him in prayer, and that He hears and answers. At every step of the way, I see how He allays my fears with His presence and Word, how He has always graciously placed people in my path and provided for all my needs, and has blessed above and beyond what I could ask for or imagine. My heart truly overflows with thankfulness, joy and praise!