So, Thursday's passage (Genesis 21) was fairly difficult. God fulfills His promise to Abraham and Sarah and gives them a son. Difficult? How so? It's a miracle! Well, yes, it is. But when God has promised you something yet there is still no sign of it being fulfilled I guess this could be difficult to accept and rejoice over.
I don't mean to complain or water God down, or dumb down this AMAZING piece of scripture. However I am being honest. And sometimes being honest means that instead of smiling and nodding it's ok to admit that actually some scripture is difficult to take in, act upon and accept. Sometimes the journey gets difficult. We take longer to accept things and let them infiltrate our minds and souls. Some bits in the Bible are difficult. And whereas I skimread this passage, because I found it difficult reading about God fullfilling His promises when there are certain things still unfulfilled in my life, I am hoping that as I progress in my journey and grow, I will soon not be so troubled or angry or frustrated. (And I know and fully accept that God has a perfect plan, His timing is perfect, He knows best - that's not the issue and I am so glad that He does. I'm just saying that sometimes within that, the waiting can be hard).
But how amazing - God UNDERSTANDS! God knows when bits of our journey are hard. He knows when the next steps in our journey are difficult ones and may take longer to take than others. He knows when we would rather take a step back into easier times than journey on when it's tough. Psalm 103v8 says 'The LORD is compassionate and merciful,slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.' How amazing is that. God isn't angry that today your journey may be tough. He doesn't get angry that you may be annoyed or frustrated or impatient about certain things. He is compassionate! Full of love! Understanding! Patient....! Yes we too must not give up, yes we need to carry on with the Lord and work through these things, no we cannot live in anger and frustration and resentment forever, however God IS with us as we are working through these things, helping us, catching us when we fall, comforting us, encouraging us, walking with us through the PROCESS as we PROGRESS... What good father expects their child to walk straight away and get it right first time? No, a good father knows these things take time and patience and are a continued process. Our heavenly Father knows these things too!
Give your worries to God today. Tell Him when the journey is tough and don't be afraid to admit it. He will help you through.
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