Curled up in my rocking chair this morning I reflected on El Shaddai, the name of God meaning "the All-Sufficient One."
My thoughts were interrupted by the piercing cries of our new kittens. These tiny babies had awakened and were crying for some attention. Through a sad accident their mother had been killed, and being too young to survive on their own we took them in and were feeding them goat’s milk with a syringe.
Their woeful crying continued until my heart took pity on them. Leaving my comfortable spot I approached the kitchen and made their formula. Cuddling each little ball of fur in my hands I fed them until they quieted down, and I watched them snuggle back into their towel and relax.
Returning to my quiet spot my thoughts of God as our El Shaddai, the all-sufficient One, struck me more clearly. The natural bond of a mother and her baby is so strong, but sometimes the mother cannot be there. For one reason or another, a woman may forget about her tiny child.
But God says that He will never forget those who belong to Him. His thoughts of His children are more than the ocean sand. No accident can keep Him away. No change of heart will turn Him from His own. He has inscribed our names on the palms of His hands and continually thinks of us.
Though our needs are even greater than those little kittens, we don’t need to worry. The All-Sufficient One can provide even in impossible situations. He understands our physical limitations, emotional weaknesses, and spiritual deficiencies. He strengthens us in our weakness, provides for us in our need, and disciplines us for our growth. He hears our cries and delights to come to our aid.
Mama Cat is not coming back. These little kitties will have to rely on us to care for them. But I am thankful that we don’t have to worry about our own needs. El Shaddai, the All-Sufficient One, is our powerful and loving provider.
Sandra Sheridan is a Midwest wife and mother of five. She shares her messages to her children with Farm World. Visit her at www.VersesFromMama.blogspot.com
