Sharing in His Happiness

Mar 2, 2009 by mandeewidrick

I have always been an ambitious kind of gal. But I never expected this. I didn’t think that I’d find myself every day waking up to surprises from God so huge that I would literally shake in my seat, overwhelmed with excitement. I didn’t think I’d be anyone all that special; I’ve always been just an ordinary little redhead with a big attitude. However, what I’ve been encountering lately is by no means what one would consider ordinary.

As I sat here tonight in front of my MacBook, filled with awe over everything that has transpired over the past few weeks, I wondered what I did to deserve it all. I’m not any better than my friends or family. What was it that God saw in me worth rewarding? I am a simple girl with big dreams. I am no more than a 20 year old homeschool graduate that still lives with her parents with not a day of college to her name. I work in an itty bitty retail store part time, sorting through boxes of freight and putting clothes on hangers. It almost sounds as if I’m hiding away from the world, doesn’t it? 

“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’”  -Matthew 25:23, NIV

Really, God, really?? I’ve always been well-behaved, mannerly, and I’ve always enjoyed being around people. I’ve sought out God in a deeper way over the past few years and I’ve passed the test in the struggles. Really, God? Am I worthy of such great blessings?

If this is what it’s like to live under the reign of the Most High King, then I want no other life. Sharing in my Master’s happiness as the verse in Matthew says, is the most wonderful state of mind I’ve ever experienced.