Love

Over time and space, God has taught me an important yet simple lesson. People are but instruments of God’s love. They are not the source of love. I knew it in my head but I didn’t experience the fullness of God’s love extended through people until now. And even now it is a shadow of God’s love in all its glory. When I saw God’s hand extended, I saw people. And I put my trust in that. I am just now learning to see beyond the human hands and into the true heart of God.

Tonight, I was coughing much. If you didn’t already know, I’ve caught a bit of a cold and am a little bit – well, more than a little bit – impaled by my illness while still having to teach full days of classes. So I was coughing merrily and minding my own business when the lovely Korean missionary couple from next door knocked on my door and asked if I was okay. They said they had medicine.

Mr. Roh: You stay here. We get the medicine for you.

Me: Uh ok. Thank you! *cough cough*

Mr. Roh: Remember, this is for night time. Drowsy. And this for day time.

Me: *cough* Thank you *cough* so much!

Mr. Roh: Now you sit down. We pray for you. (Speaks in Korean to his wife and we all sit down and pray).

I was touched. For a moment I felt loved and taken care of. I miss my parents. But I also felt God’s provision and grace. It is His love that is extended through human hands.