If you are a part of the Brubacher clan, from my generation or older, you probably recognize the cup in the picture above. Its one of Grandma B’s tea cups and saucers. I have a love affair with this delicate pink pattern. Grandma gave me one of my very own cups and saucers and I have it stored away in a spot at home where it will not be broken by small hands. But, when I’m at my mum’s, we drink tea there often – and I, I get to drink from the cup. It makes the tea taste wonderful.
This cup holds a lot of memories – dinners around the table with family, wonderful conversation, fantastic meals I won’t ever forget. But one thing in particular I hold close, along with this cup. Scripture. With every meal that I was ever fortunate enough to partake of at my grandparents’ home, God’s Word was read. always. no matter what.
You know, I think that’s why that cup is so special, even more now than before. As 2012 is beginning, I am faced with changes, with uncertainty, even fear. People I love are staring pain straight in the face. and it. is. hard. But, I can hear some of those Words we read together, ringing in my ears…
And isn’t that what He intended? He took a cup of pain and agony, sorrow far beyond our own terrible imaginations, and drank it down, so that in these times our hearts can sip a bit of comfort and peace.
from Psalm 23:4 : Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,I will fear no evil;For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
from Lamentations 3: 22-24 : Through the LORD’s mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. 23 They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness. 24 “ The LORD is my portion,” says my soul,
“ Therefore I hope in Him!”from Isaiah 53:4-6: Surely He has borne our griefs And carried our sorrows; Yet we esteemed Him stricken, Smitten by God, and afflicted. 5 But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed.
from John 14:26-27: 26 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you.27 Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
Oh and there are so many more for my heart to drink in… it is a healing balm for all who are suffering, a calm for every anxious and weary soul. It is the most beautiful cup.
Thank you Heavenly Father, that you gave Your Son – that He drank such a bitter cup – so that we could drink in life -giving love, hope, peace, joy and so much more. May I find refreshment today in this cup You have given to me. amen.
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Okay, it is a fairly old song by now with simple lyrics that I remember listening to as a girl. Back then I think got it… but the words of the chorus mean a lot right now…
There is a Savior
There is a Savior
What joys express
His eyes are mercy
His Word is rest
For each tomorrow
For yesterday
There is a Savior
Who lights our way.
***Dedicated to my sweet Aunt Jean and Uncle Ernie with much love and hope. md***
written January 4, 2012.
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It was your sweet Aunt Jean who gave me the link to your devotions. As I was reading this one, they were the ones I was thinking of….how great to read your dedication to them at the end. Thank you….praise God for your Grandparents who did such a diligent job of making faith an important part of every-day life.
Beautifully said. Thanks for reminding us of Truth. Blessings.
I have one of the plates. I treasure it too. Thanks for reminding us of Truth. Beautifully expressed. Blessings, Zala