I was enjoying my early morning walk. All was quiet. A few clouds reflected the sun that would soon peak over the horizon. A beautiful sight.

Then I noticed what was missing. For the last few mornings, I could see the waning sliver of a moon smiling down on me. But not today.

I knew I could not see the moon because my view was blocked by clouds. It wasn’t that the moon had disappeared. No, the moon was most assuredly present. Just not within my view . . . at that moment.

This was a great reminder. God, like the moon that morning, was and is present. When I can’t see evidence of God active in my life, it doesn’t mean He is not present or not working.

That’s what faith is all about, right? I like to pair these verses:

• “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see” (Hebrews 11:1). We believe one hundred percent in God, His Presence, His love, and His sovereignty or ruling power over creation.
• “And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him” (Hebrews 11:6). We go to the Father in prayer because we believe that He exists and blesses those who follow His will.

Before my morning was over, the moon slid into sight. Of course, it had been there all along.

Likewise, be assured, my friend. God is present and He is working. One of these days, He will reveal what He has been doing in our life and we will be confident that He has been there all along, weaving together just the right details.