God's Glory Displayed in Tulips

This past Saturday was a crazy whirlwind day of moving and boxes and feeling disoriented. I know this is a normal experience for moving, yet the way the details of the move came together was a bit overwhelming. My plan to move was accelerated because a wonderful location became available sooner than expected.

I have felt God’s hand throughout the last few weeks in some rather miraculous ways, as He prepared me for this move, supplying the perfect place and surrounding me with family and friends to offer practical help and support. 

On Sunday, I felt the nudge to invite my parents to drive down to Olgelbay Park near Wheeling, WV to see if the tulips were still in bloom. The tulips usually bloom at the end of April or the beginning of May. I only hoped we had not missed them.

We arrived at the park, pulled into the parking lot and a sea of vibrant colors met out eyes. I was so excited. The tulips beds were full of bright yellow, orange, pink, and red flowers that were stunning.

The uniqueness of each tulip, the perfection of each leaf, was enough to cause my mother to say, “God done good!” And He had. 


I could feel the beauty of the moment filling my soul and I drank in the majesty and splendor of what God had created for our enjoyment.

Moments like this remind me that we are His creation too. He cares for us as He cares for the lilies of the field or the birds of the air. We have only to place ourselves into His care and allow Him to meet our needs and desires in gentleness and faithfulness. 

How has God cared for you in unexpected ways? Your sharing will bless us and our faith.