That is THE QUESTION. The one question that I must answer
whenever I am challenged with an event that is not progressing the way I think
it should or a challenge that seems too great or a dream that is impossible. Do
I trust God? Did you see it “the way I
think it should?” That pesky I it sits in the middle between s and n in the
word “sin.” That is what it is, sin. “I think it should go like this,” was what
I said when requested for more information. I fussed and then decided I would
send them exactly what they want the way they want it no “I’s” about it.
The question seems absurd. As a believer I trust Him with my
eternity. I trust Him to do it in and through me. So, how can I trust him with
eternity and yet not trust him with nonsense? You know the everyday hum drum
stuff that makes no real difference but frustrates us all. Where is the
disconnect in that I can trust God at one level but not at another? A second question
comes to mind, “Is it really nonsense or could this nonsense have a purpose now
as well as in eternity? What do you think? [Stop here and consider this] (I got
that from Chuck Swindol and figured since it was good for Church it was good
for George). Does all of the nonsense of life have a purpose? When considered
on the grand stage of eternity most of our problems are insignificant and
therefore nonsense.
Purpose for nonsense, you bet. God leaves nothing to chance
and no aggravating, frustrating process ever goes to waste. He loves us too
much, our time here is too short and there is too much at stake. What do you
say is at stake? Eternity, the opportunity for others to come along with us and
enjoy the Father forever. The privilege of making deposits into our rewards
accounts in heaven for future withdrawals. You see all this nonsense develops
us into the likeness of Christ. Well, not when I am fussing and cussing but
when I finally get through God is waiting with an “are you through yet” look to
dazzle and amaze me with his provision and impeccable miracle timing.
Yes, I am listening while I write. It helps me to write this
to you so that I can say it to myself. I am finding out that most weeks me (the
preacher) needs most to hear the sermon I am preaching. So today I most need to
hear and remember the words I am writing to you. Thanks for letting me do just
that!
In HIS Service and Yours,
The Rev
p.s. I
will let you know how God provides!
