Sometimes I just wonder why do we think we know so much? Are we just stupid? (pardon the expression)
God's word so clearly expresses that He's the dad and we're the child. How many times a day do we have to express that to our kids? Yet still we don't get it. Or at least I don't. I wonder at times why God doesn't hit us all in the head with a Holy brick. I marvel at my own stupidness.
People who do not know that Lord, at least they have an excuse. But those of us who know him, who seek him? What is my excuse?
As I was cramming for bible study tonight (meaning I haven't picked it up all week) I was struck by the end of chapter 23 in Exodus.
God knows. He really knows. He has our best interests at heart ALWAYS. Did you get that? Not sometimes, most of the time or almost all the time but ALWAYS.
Look at the scripture. God will go before us. He may not do it like we think he'll do it because, goodness knows, that wouldn't be good for us. So he heals us slowly, he brings that disobedient child of ours along slowly and carefully, he plants the seed of his desire within our hearts and then waits to fulfill it. Why? Because to do so any quicker would hurt us. The wild animals would overtake us. He RISES to show us compassion. He longs to be gracious to us. And BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO WAIT ON HIM.
No one likes “the waiting place”. It's a hard place to be. God's often quiet. Not much is happening. Well, not that we can see. But God is orchastrating all the events that need to come together at just the right moment for HIM to let us know, “Hey, I'm God!”
Am I just a nutcase sometimes or what? It freaks me out why I don't just “get it!” Why do I question his goodness? Why do I choose to wait to obey? How many times do I miss the blessing of first time obedience? Oh, to hear his voice and just say, “Yes sir” and obey.
Excuse me but I just gotta go thank him for loving this pigheaded, sometimes prideful, yet ever-seeking Child of the KING! I'm so thankful that He loves me so much that he longs for me. Oh, Father, never let me go.
Whew!!
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This was a good post. I for one DO NOT like waiting, but God seems to make me do that alot. I always end up learning much more than I would have if I had just gotten what I wanted in the first place, or something works out much better than I could have ever imagined it would if He had just done things my way. It’s so true, that everything He does in our lives is for our good, and it will all glorify Him. Thanks for your thoughts….
Love, Kathy
I have learned how to wait. It’s still not easy at times but I am learning that God’s way is the only waay.
Your post blessed me today. Thanks for sharing!
This reminds me of this statement I once made….
“the Lord saved me, in spite of myself”.
I’m always blessed by visiting your blog, even if I don’t leave a comment.
I love the boundary entries. Very important and sometimes under-appreciated.
Wishing you a great and blessed weekend,
Linda