Good Work, God!

It was late afternoon, and the main corridor of a major airport was crowded with people.

Many were tired, and their faces reflected the tension of a long day. Tempers were edgy as they hurried along, trying to make connections or find taxis. On the way to her gate, an older woman was being pushed along in a wheelchair by one of the skycaps. Suddenly, in a voice that echoed through the corridor, she cried out, “Good work, God!” Nearly everyone within hearing distance turned toward the woman and saw that she was looking out the large window to her side. Their eyes followed her gaze as they saw the beautiful sunset lighting up the sky. Smiles broke out on all their faces. Suddenly their steps were lighter. The atmosphere of the entire place was transformed by the woman’s observation: “Good work, God!”

We can say, “I know there is a God.” We can say, “I know God.” In response to a glorious sunset, we…