Our Father God is not detached from our life on this earth; however, He does not micro-manage anything. He is not surprised by what happens, because He already sees the end from the beginning (Isaiah 46:10). His power and presence within us provide us with opportunities to see Him work through these events in our life.
Like Jesus, we cease from our own labors and do only those things, which we see our Father doing (Hebrews 4:10; John 5:19). We are pliable instruments in our Father’s hand. The faith of the Son of God, who loves us and gave Himself for us (Galatians 2:20), assures us that God will complete the work, which He started in our life (Hebrews 12:2).
If we assume living will be a rose garden after our prayer for salvation, we only disillusion our self with unrealistic expectations. What we often forget is that although roses are beautiful and fragrant, their stem is full of thorns.
Life in Christ is very peaceful and joyful; although in this world, it is also annoying, difficult, tragic, and full of emergencies. In the stillness of His presence within us, we find our confidence and strength in Him alone. People often disappoint us, but God never changes (Malachi 3:6; Hebrews 13:8).
Humanity fell into sin through Adam’s choice to listen to satanic lies (Genesis 3). Since then, the system of this world is bent toward evil. Each year Satan, the god of this age and the ruler of this world, makes sure that our culture continues this practice as it sanctions more and more sinful practices as part of the normal existence of our society (2 Corinthians 4:4; John 12:31, 14:30, 16:11; 17:11,14,16).
As authentic Believers, we have distressing tribulation due to our poor choices, as well as due to the sin in the life of those around us. God’s Word advises us not to allow this to surprise us, and that He is faithful to us, and He will not allow us to be tempted or tried beyond what Christ in us can lead us through (John 16:33; 1 Peter 1:6-7, 4:12; 1 Corinthians 10:13).
Prayer:
Father God You are sufficient to supply our soul with rest in You, which transcends the issues of life (2 Corinthians 3:5). Rather than focusing on our problems, we look for Your seed for a miracle that You plant in every trial (1 Corinthians 10:13). You allow these trials to give us opportunities to mature spiritually and as occasions for Your glory to be revealed in us.
Your sovereignty provides us with safety and blessings even during heartrending events that come our way. We do not blame You for these tragedies, but we look to You to walk with us through them with each step we take. We thank You that Your Trinity abides within us, and You are our constant companion moment by moment throughout our existence.
Thought for the Day:
Our relationship with God is not a partnership where we share duties, but a place of obeying and resting in Him; in this stillness, we find our confidence and strength in Him; the tranquil soul is more aware of abiding in Christ, so we live as one with Jesus in us, which brings us extreme peace, rest, and joy in our soul – our thoughts, emotions, and choices.
- John 14:15; Isaiah 30:15
