What to Do When It Makes No Sense by Rick Warren I know that you can do anything, and no one can stop you. You asked, Who is this that questions my wisdom with such ignorance? It is I - and I was talking about things I knew nothing about, things far too wonderful for me.. I take back everything I said, and I sit in dust and ashes to show my repentance. (Job 42:1-3, 6 NLT) Instead of asking God Why? you need to learn to trust God in things you dont understand. For 37 chapters in the book of Job, Job asks the why questions: Why is this happening to me? Why are you allowing this? Why so much pain? Why so much discomfort? Why havent you answered my prayers? In chapter 38, Job stops asking why. And God says, Now Id like to ask you a few questions. And for the next two chapters, God barrages Job with questions that only God can answer. He asks things like, Where were you when I made the universe? Can you explain the law of gravity? And, after two chapters, Job realizes that he is just a man, and his knowledge is limited. Who is he to question God? Job stops questioning, and he starts trusting. He replied to the Lord, I know that you can do anything, and no one can stop you. You asked, Who is this that questions my wisdom with such ignorance? It is I - and I was talking about things I knew nothing about, things far too wonderful for me.. I take back everything I said, and I sit in dust and ashes to show my repentance (Job 42:1-3, 6 NLT). What do you do in a situation where you cant see the whole picture, things arent clear, and it makes no sense to you whats happening? You remind yourself of the things about God that you do know. Even in the middle of his doubts, Job affirmed what he knew to be true about God: God is loving (Job 10:12), God is all powerful (Job 36:22), God is in control (Job 34:13), God had a plan for his life (Job 23:14), God would protect him (Job 5:11). I dont know what youre dealing with in your life, but I will tell you this: God is passionately and intimately aware of every detail that youre going through right now. Hes paying attention to your every breath. Nothing misses Gods attention. You may not understand why youre going through what youre going through, but you need to say this to God: I know youre good; I know youre loving; I know youre powerful; I know you notice the details of my life; I know youre in control; I know you have a plan; I know you will protect me. Then, you need to trust God - no matter what. Whatever youre going through, tell God exactly how you feel. He can handle it! Accept help from others. Stop asking why, and start trusting God for the things you dont understand.
Posted on: Wed, 12 Mar 2014 08:32:33 +0000
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