“Wow. God is really a big deal isn’t He? “. Her exclamation came as we studied the 4th chapter of Revelation with the descriptions of the throne room and God at the center. Everyone smiled, and we continued our discussion.

Although I did not personally know her, I reflected on her comment and began to roll it around in my mind. (Writers do that). I questioned myself, “Is God still a big deal in my life?”

I have been a Christian for sixty-three years. Perhaps it is somewhat like a marriage of many years. I dated my husband for four years, and today have been married to him for sixty-eight. I confess that most days he is no longer a big deal; however, he brings me flowers for no reason, he recognizes when I am sad, he fixes a treasured vase that has been broken, and suddenly he is a big deal. Obviously, it isn’t the major situations of life, but those simple gestures of love that cause me to realize how much he means to me.

And so it is with God. I have become comfortable with God. He is a part of my life, but I don’t view this as a big deal. But then, a beautiful great-grandchild kisses my cheek, the music of the Sunday worship brings me to tears, the sunrise of the early morning glows in the East, my children express love for me when I least expect it, and God displays what a big deal He is.

As I leave Bible Study and go on my way, I identify what truly makes for a big deal…God sent His Son to die for me that I might have eternal life. And that is truly the real Big Deal.