-God is Directly Concerned

2 Corinthians 4:8-10, Romans 8:31

God is directly concerned with our life issues and challenges. This statement is personal, for me. With what our family is facing I am working hard to remember, the fact that God works in every areas of our lives. No matter.what. we. face.

As a Christian, I cannot let troubles diminish my faith or become disillusioned about God. It’s a task that can tax even the most faithful of believers when under the pressure of having your entire world crash around you despite your best efforts. While I do not equate my purity and uprightness with Job’s by a long shot. I do recognize that like Job, many of our difficulties weren’t caused by us. They do not represent a reflection of our righteousness or lack of relationship with our Savior. So what is the purpose? What the heck is going on?!

Galatians 6:9, confirms these problems aren’t meant to destroy, but to produce fruit and strength. The only, way destruction can occur is by giving up. Even when we want to give up and let go, we really just need to allow God to bring us through. How do we do this? How do I allow God to take over and bring me through what seems so insurmountable, that our knees are wobbling, and shoulders failing from the weight? How do you indicate you don’t need a hand out but a hand up and a chance from man, while looking for God?

I believe when we let God take over, instead of falling back, we will somehow start to press forward and stand stronger. We become a testament of the power of God to change things. Like Jacob, who wrestled the Angel, our persistence will perhaps allow us to pull the strength and victory over the thing we need to overcome. We should never let go of God, but especially not before we get our blessing. The Word tells us that God is greater than anything we face in the world. He is within us, empowering us towards success.

In the Old Testament (2 Kings 6:8-23), Elisha warns Israel about the strategies the Syrians had to thwart Israel and  weapons. Elisha’s servant was more than just fearful, he was terrified of the attack Israel was facing from their enemies. Elisha did not really offer words of wisdom, or encouragement, he instead prayed that God open the eyes of the servant. He wanted the servant to see the power of the Lord and the host of Angels God had backing them up ready to battle and defeat the enemy on their behalf. The question asked by Paul in his letter to the Romans and by Christians ever since is, “If God be for us who can be against us?”

(SN: We are mistaken when we identify the enemy as a person. God is about defeating our issues and problems not people. God loves people and prefers to show mercy and preserve the person. His  purpose is not about tearing up people, but that is a discussion for another post) 

The reality is fear of uncertainty are a waste of emotion for anybody, but especially for the Christian. God has already seen the problems and issues we face. He has identified them, prepared a route of escape and is waiting on us to walk out what He has provided for our victory. We just have to learn to trust the process. For some of us this is an easy task and for others it can be a lifelong process. Which ever camp we fall into I for one am grateful God is a patient tutor and guide with a customized loving plan meant to bring out the best in each of us.

 

Stay Blessed