I may not see in front of me, But I can see for miles around when I look over my shoulder, and Lord, it`s clear. You`ve brought me here, So faithful every step of the way. What can I do but follow you, For You are the Way, the Truth, the Life, And You`ve promised never to leave me, My Savior, my friend, From beginning to end.
I Am Found In You
by
Steven Curtis Chapman
God said: "At times, I might shut up the heavens so that no rain falls, or I might command locusts to devour your crops, or I might send plagues among you." 2 Chronicles 7:13 NLT
If you read yesterday's thought, you will recall that Solomon had built the Lord a temple. God was pleased with Solomon, because Solomon had constructed the temple strictly out of love and devotion, expecting nothing in return. (As you may also remember, in this series we are heading towards a popular verse in hopes that we will better understand its application in our life.)
So, what's the deal? Doesn't sound much like He's pleased now, does it? How can we go in one verse from "I have chosen the temple" to " I will send plagues"?
In case you haven't grasped this aspect of God's character yet, you need to understand that we serve a God whose ways are not ours. God's thoughts are higher than our thoughts. Who can fully understand the mind of God?
The fact of the matter is this: God will sometimes allow His people to experience difficulty. (Can I get an AMEN out there?) There will be times in the Christian life when the world will seem to be caving in around you. Struggles will come. The pantry will be bare, the checkbook empty and the bill collector's calling. At times, the doctor will have bad news and some years you will see more of the funeral home than you care to. Yes, these times will come from the same God who is pleased with you.
I can't tell you what the next year will bring into your life; new trials? new hopes? new dreams? new stress? But, I can tell you that God will be the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. You can count on Him regardless of your situation.
Tomorrow we will see the verse we have been building towards, but until then, let me leave you with this thought: the God who allows the difficulties of life, is the same God who provides the relief! Trust Him for that today!
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