When Faith Sighs...
>> Thursday, June 10, 2010
"Faith sometimes means knowing God can, whether or not He does."
I have no idea which pastor or teacher said this, but I wrote it down in the side space of my Bible, right beside the story of Shadrach, Meshach & Abednego in Daniel 3. In verse 16 it says, "O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to save us from it, and He will rescue us from your hand, O king. But even if He does not, we want you to know, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up."
"Faith sometimes means knowing God can, whether or not He does."
So this morning, I took all the stuff that's been bugging me, the burdens I've been carrying around, the concern I have for the Church, the hypocrisy, the lies, the schemes of the devil, the righteous anger burning inside of me...I laid them at the feet of my Father.
I gave Him my "whys."
Why, Oh Lord, to those who claim to know Christ cheat and lie and steal?
Why, Father, do men and women leave their spouses and families behind, only to relish in their own selfish pursuits?
Why, God, are little children abused, belittled, ignored, or let alone to raise themselves?
Why--oh WHY, Sovereign One, have we grown so complacent toward the Truth & consumed with what our itching ears want to hear?
"Faith sometimes means knowing God can, whether or not He does."
My hope is in You, Lord. I lay all my complaints before You. I place my trust, confidence & faith in You. Help me to stay focused on who You are instead of what I'd like you to do, walking in surrendered obedience no matter what.
"All my longings lie open before You, O Lord; my sighing is not hidden from You." Ps. 38:9
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