Walking the walk – Part II
April 23-24
Walking the walk – Part II
Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2
I think we have all had times in our lives when we think, “Is God even listening?” “Is He there at all?” I know that I have definitely had these thoughts.
When we are facing something difficult and we don’t seem to get any relief from the pain, worries, or anxieties that it brings, even after praying relentlessly, it can be easy to feel as though God has abandoned us. I’ve prayed for healing in a season of my life, and still do, but I still find myself struggling in this area. Does that mean that God was not or is not working in my life? No way!
I believe within my heart and without a shadow or a doubt that God is at work.
I’ll admit, I was very disappointed at first when I did not receive the answer I was looking for. I knew God had the power to do it, so why was he doing nothing? It took me time to realize that he was working in my life, just not the way that I wanted or could see at the moment.
We can see a Biblical example of this in the book of Esther. Did you know that God is not mentioned once in this book? His hand is evident throughout it though.
He prepared Esther by making her queen and giving her courage, softened the king’s heart towards Mordecai at the right time, and gave the Jews relief from their sorrow through all the events that would follow.
Walking by faith, not by sight means that, even though we may not see God working right now, we trust and believe that he is preparing us for blessings and relief from what we are facing somewhere down the road.
It means that we keep rejoicing and praising Him through the hard times, knowing that God is still in control.
“Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory.” (1 Peter 1:8)