Have you ever walked through a trial in life and wondered why God didn't just change the circumstance and get you to the other side, unscathed? I know I have.
We all know the power of our God and we know that he can move mountains if he so chooses. But so many times in our lives, it seems that he chooses not to and it's tough to understand why sometimes.
But, as David and I have been walking through the past few months of illness and joblessness, we've been reminded in so many little ways, that God may not be removing the hard things, but he is walking through them with us and teaching us along the way.
Just as God didn't take the Israelites straight from Egypt to the Promised Land, he's not taking us straight into the next season of our life.
God parted the Red Sea and led his people through, so they could experience his glory and power. He also fed and clothed them in the wilderness and taught them what a provider he was.
Even Jesus got in the boat with his disciples, as the storm was raging, and increased their faith by calming the storm.
Our human nature hates to be scared or worried or uncomfortable, so we pray for God to remove anything that is scary or hard and yet, those are the times when God wants to show up and increase our faith in him.
Those are the times we need to quieten our souls and really listen for his voice.
We've had many of those moments with the Lord over the past few months. And just yesterday, as we were praying over a decision, the Lord intervened and highlighted some circumstances that gave us the answer we needed.
Day by day he is increasing our faith and day by day we have seen him show up and lead us through the wilderness.
It's not fun, I'm not going to lie. But it has been a period of growth, maturity in the Lord and a humbling reminder that God is the source of anything we have. No job, company, paycheck or any other source of income or provision, can match the unlimited resource we have in Jesus.
So today, if anyone (besides us) is walking in the proverbial wilderness, look for the presence of God. Look for the lessons, the moments of increasing faith, the little ways in which God is preparing you for the next season of your life. We don't want to miss anything he's trying to teach us or show us and especially not because we are too busy complaining about what we don't have or can't do.
As our son reminded us yesterday, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is perfected in weakness." (2 Corinthians 12:9)
God is our strength and when we think we can't do something or make it through something, that's the time to rely all the more on God's grace and power.
I hope this encourages you today.
May the Lord be your strength today and walk with you through the wilderness.
Until Next Time...
Blessings!
Such beautiful and wise words Debbie. I went through such a season years back and I could feel His presence with me every day as I fought what felt like an endless battle. I never felt alone because I called on Him every single day. And it did change me and strengthen me. I learned a lot about myself and my God during that time. It was hard, but also a valuable and precious time of growing. Thanks for sharing your wisdom and heart so beautifully. Blessings on you always. 🙏🏻
ReplyDeleteThank you Carrie. That's encouraging to hear your testimony.
DeleteYes, this is an encouraging message and I thank you for taking the time to write it out for your readers.
ReplyDeleteBarbara, thank you :) I hope it encourages someone walking through a hard season right now.
DeleteLovely message. For everything there is a season. God has us in His hands always.
ReplyDeleteGod offers comfort and guidance to each one of us who has worries or fears. I am praying for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteYour post offers some very encouraging words. God is in Control and our timing is not His timing. He has better days coming and they will be in your favor. Prayers for all of your needs to come to light. Blessings to your family and I do have you on my prayer list. Happy March!!
ReplyDeleteThis is a most excellent post! May God bless you for not only seeing this in your crisis, but sharing what God is teaching you so that God will get glory for it!
ReplyDeleteSending a virtual hug!
Laura Lane