August 12, 2024
When I pondered to understand this, it was troublesome in my sight until I came into the sanctuary of God. Then I perceived their end. (Psalm 73:16-17)
There is so much in our world that is confusing. We wonder why people do the things they do. We wonder why WE do the things we do! A relationship goes south; a person makes a crazy decision, a problem arises that seems to have no solution, world leaders do the opposite of what seems right; obvious answers are ignored and obscure, foolish decisions are applauded, and on and on.
The serious-minded follower of Christ wants to come to the correct conclusions about so many things, and humility leads us to know that we don’t have all the answers.
“UNTIL”
This was the Psalmist’s dilemma. He was pondering how wicked people seem to prosper, and this thought didn’t align with his understanding of God and His ways.
He could have pondered this for years and never found the answer. But clarity was waiting for him in one place.
It was troublesome in my sight until I came into the sanctuary of God. (Vs. 16-17)
God has every answer we need. We can thrash about with a thousand ideas and opinions, trying to show people how smart we are. Or, we can come into God's presence through His Word and prayer. There, we will find every answer that we need for everything we need to know. If we tune our hearts to Him, He will gladly show us “things which eye has not seen and ear has not heard” (1 Corinthians 2:9). He is gladly waiting to give wisdom to every humble man or woman, boy or girl, who will look to Him.
Are you confused? Lack clarity? Don’t understand why people are responding the way they are or things are happening in our world with such craziness? Go to God. Read His Word and humbly pray for wisdom. Wait patiently for His timing to communicate with you as you seek. He gladly gives all that is needed to those who pursue Him. But it’s only found in His presence.
March 11, 2025
God knows what He is about. Always include in your request the greatest prayer—the prayer of surrender. “Lord, Your will be done.” This is the prayer, when humbly prayed, that will always be answered and yield the most valuable result from the God who loves us best ... even if the answer is hard.
March 05, 2025
Every created man or woman must make their choice. What will you do with God? Will you embrace or reject Him? Draw near or run away? Trust and serve Him or doubt God and serve yourself? This foundational choice determines everything.
March 04, 2025
As you evaluate your faith, is it “God and?” God and others. God and the world’s ideas. God and my best thoughts thrown in. God and some money. God and a clear path. Or simply: God. Are you vainly clinging to the idea that you need more than Him?
