The Mail Server

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  They went out from there, and passed through Galilee. He didn't want anyone to know it. For he was teaching his disciples, and said to them, 'The Son of Man is being handed over to the hands of men, and they will kill him; and when he is killed, on the third day he will rise again.' But they didn't understand the saying, and were afraid to ask him. Mark 9:30 WEB
  
  The manager of the the office nodded as I explained the details of the Linux mail server that I had just installed for them, but as his eyes glazed over and he began looking at his watch, I could tell that he did not really understand it. Many times while working in the computer field I have tried to explain something that I thought was simple to someone and received that very same look. It was a common look.
  
  It did not matter. The system worked well and they were able to continue on with their work without ever knowing how that mail server worked. It ran silently in the back room for years and consistently delivered their email.
  
  Most of the employees did not even know what it was, or why it was back there, though they sent mail through it every single day. They only knew that the blue light should be on, or they needed to call Dion because my phone number was taped across the front of it. They were completely happy to let me worry about what they did not understand.
  
  In your walk with God there are going to be some things that you do not understand. 'Why did this happen?' will always be just a thought away. If you are really interested to know, do not be afraid to ask Him, but do not let your lack of understanding become an impasse for you. Don't let it become a stumbling block.
  
  God answers because He wants to, not because He has to, so as with us, you should ask nicely and be patient. If you try and twist His arm, you will find that it does not bend easily. You are always free to go sulk in a corner while the world marches on around you. It is your life and you can choose to do that. But if you will keep a positive attitude and just let it go, you will be able to continue on and one day you may understand it.
  
  There are many questions that I do not have an answer to and things that I cannot explain. I have decided to put things like that on the back burner and focus on what I do understand today and to keep it simple.
  
  My relationship with Jesus is my prize, my goal, my passion. I choose to rest in the arms of Jesus and let Him worry about the things that I do not understand. For me to do it would be like an ant worrying about the orbit of the sun. It is simply beyond me.
  
  Many times when I have asked about a scripture or a question, I have had a dream or a revelation that did help me to understand it better. Just know that you do not need to understand how God works, for Him to work. Just keep doing the part that you do understand until He gives you more. It is good to not understand something, but choose to trust that He does, and not let it affect your relationship.
  
  Prayer: Father, I thank You for being there for me. I know that You know the end from the beginning and though there are things that I don't understand, I choose to trust in You and my lack of understanding will not diminish my faith, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.