Streams of Mercy
Every time I say “2020” I think about its many meanings! For example 20/20 vision is considered normal vision, meaning one can read at 20 feet a letter that most human beings should be able to read at 20 feet. Having vision corrected to 20/20 bring things all around us into focus.
It’s been said that hindsight is 20/20. In hindsight things are obvious that were not obvious from the outset. One is able to evaluate past choices more clearly than at the time of the choice, and make better choices the next time.
I remember 20/20, the television news magazine that has been broadcasting on ABC since 1978. While designed like CBS’s 60 Minutes, 20/20 focuses more on human interest stories than international and political subjects. Focusing on human interest stories can help us come to appreciate and see our own stories in new light.
In searching online about “2020”, I came upon the concept of “angel numbers,” and read to see what it was all about. It seems that in “numerology,” the divine science of numbers, it is understood that each number carries with it a special meaning that goes beyond simple quantity. According to those who follow “numerology,” Angel number 2020 is an assurance that the angels are ready to support you in life. This means that you have all the reason you need to live your life to the fullest. You’re asked to see the bigger picture, and to pay attention to the details you need to achieve your goal.”
Since 20/20 is about sight, perhaps 2020 will be the year when we begin to see things more clearly and work together to accomplish more than we have before. If hindsight is 20/20, perhaps 2020 will be the year when we’ll grow in understanding and make better choices in the times to come. Don’t really have much interest in the “angel number” 2020, but appreciate the thoughts and assurances!
For years, I’ve used a daily devotional book, Streams in the Desert. The entry for January 1 offers welcome thoughts as the year begins:
“Today we stand at the threshold of the unknown. Before us lies a new year, and we are going forward to take possession of it. Who knows what we will find? What new experiences of changes will come our way? What new needs will arise? In spite of the uncertainty before us, we have a cheerful and comforting message from our heavenly Father: ‘The Lord your God cares for it (2020); the eyes of the Lord . . .are continually on it (2020) from the beginning of the year to its end.’ The Lord is to be our source of supply. In Him are springs, fountains, and streams that will never be cut off or run dry.”
The entry for December 31 affirms “Thus far has the Lord helped us.” (I Samuel 7:12) Giving thanks for the year 2020, and for those streams of mercy.
Elizabeth