What I've Learned Over the Past Week at ABM Ministries
Sunday, June 12th, 2011
I have learned several things over the past week by experience. Firstly, I have learned to fully appreciate things that are given to me.
Over the past few weeks we have been amidst natural disasters: the weather was bad, we lost power, and we experienced several flash floods. Even though Mr. Larry, Mrs. Carmen, Mr. Reed, and Mrs. Beth's home was flooded, they continued to display a work ethic that could only be described in one word - supernatural. I would watch them toil diligently amidst much difficulty and tribulation and I was awed by how they do it. I came to the conclusion that this astounding work ethic was stemming from somewhere else. I believe that any other person would have crumbled under the stress that they were being put through. It was definitely God with them throughout this stressful time. This left me astounded because if God can strengthen those that are experiencing such tribulation; there is nothing I cannot endure with His power.
Secondly, I learned that amidst tribulation I can be cool and collective. I noticed during the flash floods we went through, that the least common thing was a frown on the faces of others. I always imagined such events would bog people down; we can all thank the media for that. The most common facial expression was a smile. This also shocked me and again I came to the same conclusion. God was at work amidst our "hardship". I would not even call it that because I realized that God will take care of us and that is precisely what he did and is still doing.
These events perfectly mirrored the words of Isaac. He said, "God will provide." And God provided the lamb. Among our tribulation, God provided a sense of unshakable peace amidst chaos. Praise God because when the waters rose and beat vehemently upon our building it stood firm.
By: Josh Coppi
