It is difficult to describe the light shining through the windows in the small room. All of the windows are shaped like portals usually found in large ships. Amazingly, the light appears to meet at various points, sending gentle shimmers throughout the sparsely furnished space.
Micah has never shared with anyone his fascination with ships and water. He did not plan the layout of his room. When he arrived and opened the door to his quarters, the room was perfect for him.
Of course it would be nothing less. He is as thankful today, as he was so many years ago.
There is a gentle knock at the door..
Micah: " Come in Sarah."
He turns and looks closely at the tiny woman who slowly enters his room. Her beauty is as obvious as the thick silver gray braid that falls solidly past her waist. She often moves so quickly, it appears as if the braid will cause her to lose her footing.
This morning, her small body seems to be taken over by a blanket of,, sadness.
Sarah: "Micah. Please forgive me for not declaring this a good morning. And before you chastise me for my total disgust for many of the actions of man, I must assure you that I accept the fact that I do not have to understand why such things are allowed to happen.!"
Micah: " Sarah, you have been told many times how difficult your job would be. It is not because we feel you are challenged in your ability to learn how to do your work, it is to try and prepare you for the basic trials and tribulations of your child's life. This is a part of the human experience. As you know, no matter how old your child becomes, he or she will always be a child in your heart. You enter the world with them, and you leave with them. You are their guardian angel".
"Why would you be chastised for feeling genuine love and compassion for one of God's children He has placed in your care?"
Micah: " Your job is not to change the course of their life. From birth, as babies, they can see and hear you. As they get older and begin to make life choices, although they can no longer see you, they will still sense your presence,,, if they can remain focused and on the right path. Your job is to remind them that are never totally alone."
They remain silent as they reflect on one of their most basic purposes....
Micah: "This tragedy did not happen in your part of the world, did you assist in bringing the babies home?"
Sarah: " Yes I did. Their angels could not protect them from the attack, but they were able to provide comfort for their spirits. The silent tears of angels flowed freely yesterday."
"It saddens me to say, that in my part of the universe, atrocities against children have almost become common place in far too many cultures. How horrible it has to be for a mother to live in an environment so dangerous, she does not expect all, if any, of her children to reach adulthood."
Micah: " It is indeed heart wrenching. I have spent years in every part of this beautiful world that God has created for His children to enjoy. One of the worst pains in the world of man, is the loss of a child. To lose a child to vile and evil acts is a pain that only God can truly comfort."
"God understands the magnitude of such pain because He watched His only begotten son die a slow and painful death .Because God knows the hearts of man, He knew how much pain and destruction man is capable of doing. He sacrificed the life of His son, to give man a chance to be saved from total destruction."
" I have seen man do unspeakable harm to each other; time and time again. I have seen man treat animals better than other human beings. I have seen them treat innocent children worse than the trash discarded from their homes."
"Sarah, even from this vantage point, even seeing God and His love everyday, even knowing that God's will must be done,,because He is God, I am still saddened beyond words by the acts of God's children. And yes, Sarah, we must never forget that they are all His children."
Sarah: (with a deep sigh) " I know Micah. I cried my tears before I came back. I cried along with those parents who got their children up, got them dressed, fed and dropped off at school. I cried along with the family members of the adults who went to work that morning probably thinking about how they would keep the children focused with the upcoming holiday looming ahead, or how much Christmas shopping they still had to finish. They probably thought about decorated houses and trees and gifts tucked away in various hiding places. Unlike the people in other parts of the world, they had no reason to fear the safety of their loved ones."
Sarah: " My crying is done; theirs is just beginning."
Micah: " God's love is forever, Sarah. He will never give His children a heavier load than they can carry. If they seek Him, they will find Him standing right beside them. He will guide them along the path of comfort and healing, or He will carry them. He will never leave them, and if they live their lives according to His will, they will see their babies again."
Micah: " I looked in on the children when they first arrived. Are they still resting?"
Sarah: " Some of the older ones are up and about, excited about meeting new friends."
" Oh, Micah, I wanted so much to try and assure the parents that the children would be fine.."
Micah: (smiling) " Only God can slowly and lovingly make them believe and understand that truth Sarah. They will greatly miss the warm hugs, laughter, and yes, even the occasional tears of their babies. It will take time to even think about how wonderful God will make their lives here in heaven. There will be no possibility for more fear, pain, confusion, or sickness. Just a forever love that will shower them with joy, peace, and God's grace."
Micah: "God has lovingly welcomed His beautiful babies home."
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