A chapter from our book, Expressions of the Heart:
Chapter 83
Cup of Coffee
I was in the front passenger seat and she was in the back seat. Her cup of coffee was in the cup holder, near me. I took it and tried my best to hand it to her, kind of reaching behind me in an uncomfortable way. I had gloves on, which made me a little less sure of my grip.
Out of the corner of my eye I saw that she had grasped the bottom of the cup. But, I wanted to make sure she really had it because I didn’t want it to fall and spill in the vehicle. I said, “Do you have it?” I heard a faint reply that I believed was affirmative, but I asked again, “Do you have it?” Then her reply was clearly affirmative. She said, “I’ve got it.” So, I let go without a second thought.
In that moment I believe the Lord taught me something. I believe many times He’s told me, “I’ve got you.” Which basically means, I don’t need to worry and I can completely trust Him. To me, it also means that He wants me to let go. To let go of myself, and give all of myself to Him.
Why are some things so easy to understand and do in this earthly life, but when the same actions are applied toward a situation between a person and God, it can become so difficult? It would be ridiculous if I kept asking her if she had the cup when she clearly told me she did. It would be ridiculous if I held out the cup of coffee to her and didn’t let go. It belongs to her.
I wanted to be sure she had a grip on the coffee cup. Once I was sure she did, I easily let go. I had no distrust or fear in doing so. The act was so simple it’s hardly worth describing any further. But, when the Lord tells me He’s got me, suddenly it isn’t quite so easy to let go. I should entrust myself to God infinitely more than entrusting a cup of coffee to any person.
By His grace I am learning to let go, and let Him have me. It can be as simple as handing someone a cup of coffee if there is trust. I have no need to fear. And, I belong to Him.
Deep Inkwell 