Big Questions

How? Why? When? The big questions often lead me to near insanity! I want to know. I need to know. Where are we going, God? How are we going to get there? When are You going to do the thing You said You would do? I don't understand! It seems that more often than not my mind is filled with questions and answers come so slowly. How does one continue like this?

I believe God knows our tendency to allow the questions of life to run away with us. He knows we are contemplative beings. He knows we like security. He knows we each desire purpose and direction. But, God also knows that, if given too much information, we would run ahead of His plan and do things in our time, not His. At times in our lives this truth provides little consolation. It leaves us exasperated and wanting more. However, His answer to our deepest questions is often - "Be still and know that I am God." (Proverbs 46:10 NKJV) -"Stop worrying! Stop your useless striving!" He says. "I'm God. I've got it under control, and all will go according to my plan."

What? Be still?! I can't! I've got to figure out what You are doing, God!

"To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven."(Ecclesiastes 3:1 NKJV) - "I will fulfill my promises to you. I will use you as I have determined. But all must be done within the appointed time. Trust Me."

How, God? How do I trust when I am not sure. I am afraid that You will let me down.

"Trust in Me with all of your heart. Don't lean on your own understanding. Look to Me. I will make straight paths for you." (Paraphrased Proverbs 3:5-6) "They shall not be ashamed who wait for Me." (Isaiah 49:23 NKJV). "I will not let you down, child. You will not be disappointed."

I will wait, God, and I will trust You. But what should I do while I am in the process of waiting?

"Beware lest you also fall from your own steadfastness, being led away with the error of the wicked; but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ." (2 Peter 3:17-18 NKJV). "Don't fall into faithlessness where you determine to do things your own way. Spend this time getting to know Me better. Understand My grace. You will need this as I move you according to the plan I have for your life. Don't neglect it."

If only I can remember and practice this. Perhaps I could relax and rest in my relationship with Him as I wait for Him to move me. My hope is that I will wait on Him as I get to know Him more intimately; that I will grow in my understanding of grace, and will extend that grace to others. I pray that I and you will be renewed in our strength as we wait on God.

Blessings friends. Be encouraged by God's word.