ITS ALL HOW YOU LOOK AT IT (Life can be approached from one of two viewpoints -- Gods or ours): If youve ever been lost without a map or GPS you understand the value of a higher perspective. Climbing above the terrain to gain a birds eye view lets you see which road to take. In the same way life is often confusing when seen from a human perspective but scripture provides a higher divine viewpoint that adds clarity and direction. To grasp how limited our vantage point is think about this: From our narrow perspective, thats how lifes circumstances can appear - ugly, painful, or frustrating. From Gods viewpoint, however, theyre part of the beautiful picture of His eternal plan. Perspective is important because it determines whether we live in discouragement or hope, turmoil or peace, dissatisfaction or joy. A divine viewpoint doesnt come naturally; it requires faith in the truth of Gods Word. When we know and believe what the Lord says about His plans, ways, and desires, our spiritual eyes can be opened to perceive His eternal panarama Pointing out the vast difference between the Lord and mankind, Isaiah tells us to forsake our own thoughts and ways because no matter how wise we may seem our reasoning and perception have been tainted by sin. In contrast, his writings repeatedly call God the Holy One and in addition to the matter of sin, he wants us to consider the issue of superiority. Our creators thoughts and ways are immeasurably beyond our ability to comprehend Since the nature of human existence is transient man has a limited time frame from which to evaluate and understand life. But our everlasting God who was present at creation has complete knowledge of all history and knows exactly what will happen in the future. Because God is omniscient His understanding far surpasses ours. Hes never needed a counselor or teacher, whereas everything we know weve had to learn. Furthermore nothing is beyond His control - not natural disasters, national events, world rulers, the universe, or ordinary human lives. He tirelessly watches over His creation working everything according to His divine purposes and accomplishing every word of His mouth. Taking all this into account whose perspective is more trustworthy - ours or Gods? Who sees the entire picture from eternity past to eternity future? Who has the inisight and wisdom to decide the best course of action? The answers should be obvious but trusting in Gods perspective is at times difficult because it seems so foreign. Yet if we wait on the Lord for guidance He promises us a better view as we mount up with wings like eagles
Posted on: Thu, 01 Jan 2015 03:33:38 +0000
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