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It is so easy for me to let my thoughts run ahead of myself and the situation I’m in and begin to think unbiblical thoughts. I think this must be a pretty common thing because I’m seeing this over and over as I read through the book of Genesis.
Tag: Trusting God
Spiritual Detours, Part 1
Our tendency in uncomfortable circumstances is to get out. We often overlook the future consequences for present relief. We see this in the life of Elimelech and often fail to see how we do the very same thing. Today’s podcast is the first in a series as we begin a topical study of the Book of Ruth. I pray the practical truths will encourage you to stay on the path God has for you, no matter how difficult it may presently seem.
“The Impossible” Only Happens One Way
You’re asking God to do the impossible – bring back a prodigal, save your marriage or provide a huge need. You know He can do it, but you are still waiting. Today’s podcast is a reminder of what Jesus told the disciples when they needed the impossible done in their ministry. Jesus’ answer to them is the answer to our needs as well.
Because He Believed
“And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; and as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee. And his servant was healed in the selfsame hour.”
Matthew 8:13
In this passage of scripture, the nobleman had a dear servant/friend who was very sick. He cared for him and wanted him to get well. He did the one thing most of us fail to do when we have a need. He had great faith and told Jesus he believed that if He just spoke the word, his servant could be healed. Then, as a result of this man’s great faith in the Son of God, it happened in that very way! He was made WHOLE!
What if the nobleman had said,
I’m not sure Jesus can totally heal him, but maybe He can make my servant feel a little better?
Continue reading “Because He Believed”Trusting My Father
This life has lots of hard questions –
Why is Covid still lingering?
Why hasn’t God taken it away?
Is He powerful enough to do so?
Last week I shared one answer to those questions. Today I want to give one more…
We won’t always understand God’s reasons for what He’s doing. Sometimes God is silent. I think of Job’s trial when God asked him in Job 38 ~
Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding. Hast thou perceived the breadth of the earth? declare if thou knowest it all.19 Where is the way where light dwelleth? and as for darkness, where is the place thereof,
At those times (and there are lots of them in Scripture and in our lives), we simply trust God. How can we trust Him? We come to know Him.
My dad didn’t owe me an explanation; he was father! He did what was best for me. Sometimes he did indeed surprise me by stopping into that custard stand, but there were more times when he drove right on by.
On a much higher plane, when we come to know Who God is in the pages of His Word, we will learn that whether He does what we want, or if He does something we don’t understand, we can trust Him! We wouldn’t complain or shake our finger in God’s face if we could understand that He was protecting us from danger, or preparing us for something even more difficult in the future.
The Egyptians who chased after the Israelites didn’t have the blessing of the pillar of fire or the cloud to guide them; it was darkness to them. God will reveal Himself to those that seek Him, but scoffers and accusers stumble in their darkness.
Today when I think of someone when I have ice cream you know who it is? It’s my dad! What a giver of good gifts. But God is even greater! Can God stop the virus? Of course. Why hasn’t He yet? I don’t know, but HE does, and I trust His character to do what is best for me.
Friend, you may be wondering why God is allowing some other kind of trial to go on in your life, you may have a question about His ways, but the answers shared above all apply. Open your Bible. See His character and trust Him as your Father who loves you more than you can ever imagine.
Refresh your trust in a loving, providential and righteous God.
Denise
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