A Tiny Angel

It is so amazing how we read the Bible, even preach, teach, sing its words, yet, still seem amazed when God does something special. Most of the time, people are talking about their children, grandchildren and family members. Certain holidays are when families spend the time together, right? At times, when a baby is born then everyone celebrates with excitement, wanting to see the baby and hold him or her.


At the news of our family's newest addition, being 8000 miles away, I knew I would be thankful to see pictures as they would be downloaded onto the computer or even get to see the baby via Skype. It is hard enough being so far away, but then to not see pictures, except for a few in the very beginning, I wonder if the baby will be walking by the time I see another picture. I haven't and won't complain, but God is the ONLY ONE who really knows this old heart of mine. I love my children, my grandchildren and now my tiny little great-grandchild.


Hugs??? Oh I could hug each one of my family and not stop hugging them for days or weeks or longer, so since I can't hug any of them, I hug each and everyone that comes into our home here. I used to always follow the customs and traditions of bowing and being ever so polite, but ONE DAY it allllllllllllll changed to "hugs".


You see, we were standing in front of a hospital years ago, with the oldest daughter of an elderly man we regarded as our Japanese grandfather. His daughter and husband were bowing and thanking us for coming to the hospital. Her Dad was in critical condition. As we were holding our umbrellas in the drizzling rain, also bowing, the Lord said, "Sharon, hug her." I thought, "But, this is Japan. They don't hug." Again He said, "Sharon, HUG HER!" Just then I started to put my arm around her shoulder and she fell onto my chest and wept like a baby as I held her in my arms. What a lesson I learned that day.


Now I catch the looks of onlookers in stores, parking lots or anywhere I may be giving someone a hug, and I see the look of "envy" instead of "scorn". People are starving for LOVE - that precious AGAPE LOVE!!!


Recently I was totally exhausted from cooking, and having many things going on with people coming and going non-stop for several days. I knew that I needed to just be still and rest, at least a few hours. All of a sudden, I seemed to feel strength come into my body, and I was clearly instructed to go to a small Japanese church, where I fellowship from time to time, and feel I am part of the family there.


Upon arriving, one of the gals seemed very surprised to see me. I couldn't imagine why such surprise. She told me that she and her friend had just prayed on the way to the service, "Jesus, please bring Sharon san here in Your timing." They didn't know which Sunday, but they hoped it would be soon, because they wanted to talk with me. I showed up just minutes later.


As the mother of a little baby girl, who was just born in March, was standing in the front door entrance, I kissed the baby's head. I said, "Oh how I would love to hold her." Immediately the mom put her into my arms. Ooooooooooooooh my! Tears started flowing out of my eyes so fast, I couldn't stop them. I then realized that God had been mindful of what I needed more than anything else that day. I didn't realize how much I needed to hold that TINY ANGEL. I needed to hold one of my granddaughters or my new great granddaughter, but since that was not possible, He had that TINY ANGEL placed into my arms. No words can tell what healing flooded my being that day.


As I held her, she fell asleep in my arms. I stood for awhile there in the entrance while the praise and worship music was going on, and my tears just flowed and flowed. I knew God had decided what His daughter needed, and chose to use that TINY ANGEL to minister to my heart.
When my tears stopped, I entered and sat during the service holding her so tightly in my arms.

One other time at the close of a women's retreat in Honolulu, Hawaii, we gathered in one of the churches for a special Sunday evening service. Before the service, one of the ladies I had met in the retreat brought her baby and little girl to show me. The baby wanted to come into my arms, to the mother's surprise. The baby put both arms on my shoulders and put her head on my shoulder. She stayed there and patted my shoulder with her tiny hand.


The mom and grandmother stood amazed because the baby had never done such a thing. As my tears flowed out of my eyes, I looked at them and said, "Oh, I just realized what is happening. I didn't think that I was missing my grandchildren, but when your baby began patting my shoulder and my tears started flowing, I realized God is loving me through your baby. WOW!!!" This continued for several minutes, then the TINY ANGEL's job was finished. I was filled with such a peace and love.


To be loved by a TINY ANGEL is the most awesome experience. You know that it is really Father loving you through the baby.


When you parents, children, spouse, grandchildren or even great-grandchildren can't or won't hug you, love, or bless you, KNOW that your Heavenly Father knows what you need. He will bless you, and give you love through whom He chooses.