The Crossroads
Posted by Dion Todd November 3rd, 2020 4,281 Views 0 Comments
'For my thoughts are not your thoughts, and your ways are not my ways,' says Yahweh. 'For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts. Isaiah 55:8 WEB.
Trying to understand God is a crossroads that everyone comes to at some point. It causes many people to stumble. We do not and cannot understand everything God is, what He is doing, or why He does it. He is the Creator while we are created. We cannot make an image of Him, for it will only become an idol. We can't package Him up, for He is a living Entity and with a whisper, could pack us up in a coffin. He is not domesticated. God is not a pet. And though we love our nativity scenes, Jesus is not a baby. When He returns to Earth, He will come as the reigning King, and people's hearts will fail them because of fear.
Many come to a crossroads in their faith because they cannot understand why something is happening in their lives. Many times, there is just no explanation. It has happened to me. When we do not know what He is doing, we just have to trust Him. Things inside us want to scream, and sometimes, He will let you do that without saying a word.
One year our computer business dried up, and we could not find work anywhere. We prayed, gave, fasted, and advertised, but things just grew worse. When I would pray and ask the Lord about it, He wouldn't say anything. There was only silence. It continued until we began packing to move out of our house. Then, by the end of that week, a door opened for me to become a pastor. His plans are layered, complicated, with many living parts that fit together. But the simple fact is that sometimes He does not tell us why He is doing something.
The week before He pushed us into ministry, it was the furthest thing from my mind. As Clark W. Griswold told Eddie in the movie Christmas Vacation: "If I woke up in the morning with my face sewn to the carpet, I would not be more surprised than I am right now." That is the way that I felt about being in ministry. But before He opened that door, there was a long dark time when He said nothing at all. Think of the silence as a dramatic pause, for the next thing He said was deeply significant.
Jesus said, "Most certainly, I tell you, whoever doesn't receive God's Kingdom like a little child, he will in no way enter into it." (Luke 18:17 WEB). Children totally depend on their parents to take care of them. When a person enters the kingdom of God, it will not be because they were a successful preacher. It will not be because they were a good steward or a faithful spouse and parent. It will not be because they were a kind, loving person that smiled a lot. When they enter the kingdom of God, it will be because they came to Christ as a helpless child who trusted Him.
You don't need to understand what God is doing in your life today. Just trust that He will make the right decision. In the end, all things will work out for good. Feel free to tell Him, "Lord, I don't understand what's going on, but I know that somehow You are going to take care of me." He is the Potter. We are the clay. Let Him carry the burden of how all of this will turn out.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, You know all things, and nothing is hidden from You. You are the Potter. I am the clay. I choose to trust You with my life. Please mold me and make me as You see fit. I am Yours, in the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Note: For those participating in the Creation Photography weekly themes, here is this week's challenge from group leader, Dianna Wyles: 1 Thessalonians 5:15-18 "Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else 16 Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." ~ What I really need is an 'An Attitude of Gratitude' lucky for me that's what our next fun theme is going to be - that ought to help me get there! Our themes are always wide open for creative interpretation and did I mention we encourage you to post anything else that inspires you as well :). My photos this week reflect a lot of nature for which I am NEVER short on gratitude some time with my feet on the earth, basking in all God's glory is all I need to calm this soul of mine. How can you not find HIS peace when surrounded by such beauty!?! Look at that, I feel better already! Looking forward to scrolling through the things that give you all gratitude and I am so grateful God knows exactly how to change my heart!! Have an amazing week y'all, be good to each other, rejoice always, pray continually, and give thanks in everything, God bless! Here is the link: Creation Photographers
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