"I never have any difficulty believing in miracles, since I experienced the miracle of a change in my own heart." - AugustineWe've all become accustomed to, or expectant of, the "big." We want to see the biggest, largest, and most humongous in whatever we see, do, or eat. The "almost" or "smaller" just won't do. "Mini?" "Compact?" Forget about it! If it's not "big" then it's just not worth our time.
This line of thinking may be applied to the way some think about God. Everyone has heard about all of the "big" things that God has done. In church we are reminded of the fantastic miracles and acts that were performed in both the Old and New Testaments, and rightly so. It's all right there in the Bible!
Similar to the headlines of today, the "big" events in the Bible get most of the attention, while the "average" or "commonplace" receive very little. But don't let this fool you. There's a lot to be learned from what many may consider "run-of-the-mill" situations. God uses both to get His powerful messages across.
By remembering only the "big" that God does, we begin to be like the fan in the who expects to see a "home-run" at every bat, or a "goal" with every kick. We put more emphasis on His performance than on His will. This kind of assumption on our part can set us up for disappointment in God, apathy, or apostasy (John 4:48; Matthew 12:39).
It is important to always remember that God is not a puppet for our pleasure or satisfaction. Nor is He a genie waiting around to grant our wishes and desires. No matter what we say or do, God will not act on things that He has no intention of acting on. If we put too much significance on this we are missing the point entirely.
There may be times when He appears inactive or indifferent to us. This doesn't mean that God won't move on our prayers and supplications. He does so, but at his own discretion, and in his own time, not ours. Naturally we may question this, but God always knows what is in our best interest, and He acts accordingly (Isaiah 40:28).
Maybe God has decided it is better to walk with us through our suffering instead of bringing about a miraculous event. Or, perhaps a "smaller," yet no-less, forceful reply is coming, or has been given. No matter, He decides the mode and the measure in which to answer us (Isaiah 65:24).
During these times, we need to dig deep into our faith and trust in His omnipotence and omniscience. There's nothing wrong in hoping for God to come through for us in a "big" way. As his children, our Holy Father in Heaven wants us to be able to look up to, and count on, Him at all times.
It is not God's duty to entertain us, or satisfy our whims. We lose out in so much of our relationship with Him when we want to see a show with every wave of His hand. And then if it doesn't happen, we get up and leave the room. We need to accept God as Our Father, and not a master of ceremonies. Acknowledge His love and grace in everything He does for us!
There may be times when He appears inactive or indifferent to us. This doesn't mean that God won't move on our prayers and supplications. He does so, but at his own discretion, and in his own time, not ours. Naturally we may question this, but God always knows what is in our best interest, and He acts accordingly (Isaiah 40:28).
Maybe God has decided it is better to walk with us through our suffering instead of bringing about a miraculous event. Or, perhaps a "smaller," yet no-less, forceful reply is coming, or has been given. No matter, He decides the mode and the measure in which to answer us (Isaiah 65:24).
During these times, we need to dig deep into our faith and trust in His omnipotence and omniscience. There's nothing wrong in hoping for God to come through for us in a "big" way. As his children, our Holy Father in Heaven wants us to be able to look up to, and count on, Him at all times.
It is not God's duty to entertain us, or satisfy our whims. We lose out in so much of our relationship with Him when we want to see a show with every wave of His hand. And then if it doesn't happen, we get up and leave the room. We need to accept God as Our Father, and not a master of ceremonies. Acknowledge His love and grace in everything He does for us!
Scripture: Luke 1:37; Psalm 147:5; Job 28:24; Deuteronomy 29:29; Numbers 23:19
Prayer: Dear God, You know my needs and hear my prayers; I trust in Your answer because it will always be what You feel is most beneficial to me. Amen
Have a blessed Monday!
Hailey
Prayer: Dear God, You know my needs and hear my prayers; I trust in Your answer because it will always be what You feel is most beneficial to me. Amen
Have a blessed Monday!
Hailey
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