When I think about the serious things in life, my relationship with God and my church I cannot help but be overwhelmed by the wonderful ways God has blessed me. As I sit at my desk today and work on Greek and Hebrew and a message for an upcoming chapel message, I cannot help but be overwhelmed at how great our God is, but what if all of that was ripped away from me. Would God still be good, would I still love Him, would I do everything in my power to save my family, and would I give my time, my money to my church?
Today started a little bit emotional for me as I sat in the doctor’s office and listened to my little baby. I cannot help but be overwhelmed by the joy of one of the things I have wanted for most of my life, a baby. I love way that God has chosen to bless me with this even though I am so underserving of being able to bring up a youngster in the ways of the Lord. Thank you, God!
My mood changed quickly when I got back to work and realized that my tire still was flat. As I changed it I realized that all my tires were cracked and in rough shape, I could not help but begin to think that God was being so unfair to expect me on a limited income to come up with $500 to replace my tires. Woe is me, my life is so unfair, why do I even own this stupid car, is God not aware of how hard I am working for me, all flashed through my brain. Even as the bad attitude started to slip into the forefront I got a call from a young man who I have had the opportunity of watching be changed by the power of God’s Word. So if God wants my car to sit unused for a while, that is okay, we have two anyways. Thank you, God for allowing me to go through this challenge in order to be changed to be more like your Son.
There is a particular blog that I have wanted to read, but I have not yet because of busyness, but today I carved some time aside for it. As I read about Matt Chandler, a 35 year old pastor who last Thanksgiving had a seizure and found out he had a large tumor on his brain. He talked about Hebrews 11 and how so many of the people in that chapter saw God do great things on their behalf, but some of them were tortured and struggled and died for the cause of Christ. The story of Matt Chandler struggling through 18 months of chemo and yet still praising God for allowing him to experience God’s goodness in all this. Matt Chandler, I am so thankful for God allowing me to read about you being faithful in all of this. Thank you, God!
I read about friends who are struggling to pay their bills, keep their marriages, or even enjoy life, and think about God’s purpose in their life. I hope they will use this opportunity to grow in the Lord.
Deuteronomy 32:4 “The Rock, his work is perfect, for all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness and without iniquity, just and upright is he.
Whatever you struggling with today remember God is good and He has a purpose for your trial. Do not blame God, but trust in Him and remember the very fact you have an opportunity for forgiveness of your sins is way more than you deserve.
GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME!
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