My friend just turned himself in to the government for not paying taxes for ten years.

When asked why he was doing this, he gave a reasonable answer, “I’ve been immature, but God is working in my life and I want to do the mature thing. I’m ready to give you whatever you ask… be it money or jail time. I just want to make things right.”

The very interesting thing is how that straight up answer brought favor from the government. When my friends tax adviser talked to the state a woman said she is working to dismiss any penalties. The reason she gave was his plain-spoken conviction and willingness to make things right.

On the federal level it looks like, after late-penalties, he may be getting a refund. No kidding, a refund!

I’ve been lately praying that God will let me see the brighter side of his work in this world. Those who are spiritually sensitive are too often sensitive enough to be alert to principalities and powers, etc. We need the encouragement of eyes open to the sometimes hidden work of God and his messengers. 

Since praying that way, I’ve been encountering lots of these quiet stories of God at work. It’ll never make the headlines. No one will write books about it. But, this is spiritual reality. God is alive and at work on behalf of those whose hearts are devotedly his.