These verses definitely show me how NOT to be! haha
Nothing about our reading for today is pleasant in imagination; it brings to mind all sorts of bad character flaws associated with instability, distrust, unreliability, etc. in a person who claims to be a Christian. Isn't that quite an ugly person, regardless of his or her physical attributes?
All I can think reading verses 7-8 is "I do not want to be this woman!!"
It seems ridiculous to think that as a Christian you would ever doubt God or not trust him to work for your good. But, really, be honest with yourself and think. Has that always been the truth for me? Have I never doubted God's goodness and ability in any situation? Have I never forgotten that he's in control and he is working even when it appears everything is stagnant about the situation? Have I never been unstable in my faith?
Unfortunately, I confess I can't answer no to those questions. Shamefully, yes, I have forgotten. Old Self has doubted and pressed firmly in the other direction from Gracious God.
But through these "roller coaster" interactions with Him, he has nevertheless hidden me in Grace and after the fogginess of my sin has cleared, I am assured of my faith in God, who is always in control and always guides the situation for my good.
There are times of wisdom and foolishness, in this battle of good and evil that is our tiresome lot on earth. In this fight though, God offers a lighter load.
He says, come to me. Let your eyes fall on the pages of my Word. Let your heart rest there. Talk to me, call to me, and let me wrap you up in comfort and help.
Perfect Wisdom is never wholly attainable for us on this side of heaven; but in our childlike faith, what can stop us from asking Giving God for a full measure anyway?
Girls, I pray for you to have an earnest, confident faith as you ask God for whatever may seem to be the impossible today. He is more than capable to give it!
Stay warm in His love ~Cait
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love that. :)
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