I've been thinking a lot about Thomas during this Easter Season. How often am I like Thomas? How often do I fail to see God's hands are truly at work in a situation even when I can't see "things" happening? How often do I demand to see the scars, touch the places where the nails pierced his hands? How often when he says TRUST ME, do I jump to do things without letting go? I think many of us are like Thomas- we need that visualization. We need to have something tangible to touch. When, really, what we need to do is trust him.
Two situations immediately come to my mind where I am not always waiting on God but wanting to jump in. God has recently instructed me very clearly when I pray that He will bring this out in the open. He will do this. I have been on my knees in the office, on my knees at home and praying in the car. . . The same answer comes from Him. In another situation, God asked me, "Will you trust me, no matter the outcome?" Pretty bold question. I often wonder how different our lives would be if we totally 110% trusted him? Each day in my life, I really am striving to see God's daily provision. As one of my friends told me a few days ago- God is in all the small mundane details of our daily lives. And, my friends, He is in all the little things of our lives, all the little details we think may not matter, he is still looking after us.
God is so faithful. My scripture for today is Psalm 61:2-3 Lead me to the rock that is higher than I: for you are my refuge.
God longs to have a relationship with us. He desires fellowship with me, a lowly human being. Someone who is truly "just human." He still, despite my many flaws, my many times of doubt, my fears, loves me greatly. Thank you, Jesus, for continuing to amaze me!
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Sometimes the hardest thing to do is wait..., especially when you want something so badly. It's during these times that our faith can take root and grow, even flourish. I waited, prayed, begged God for 13 years for a child. I always knew in my heart the answer was wait. When I finally laid down my will, and trusted His even if the answer was no, things began to change; especially in my heart. The wrestling was over and the peace filled every nook and cranny. Shortly the Lord said, now! Whatever it is, place it in His hands and truly trust Him with the results! You will never be the same.
Blessings - Lisa
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