“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight.”
Proverbs 3:5-6
As I was about to care for a young special needs friend, many questions arose. Will you pick me up on time? Is your car big enough for my suitcase? What will we eat? Do you have a bed for me? I understood that she needed the security of knowing she’d be ok. But after a while I began to wonder what she really expected of me. She knew I was capable of caring for her. What she wanted was to be in charge.
We’re all under our Master’s care, and He certainly has everything under control. Yet I find myself questioning Him in a similar way that my young friend had questioned me. Lord, what happens if…? Are you big enough for…? How can you let…? He is more than capable to handle anything I might face, but I still question Him. It seems I focus on my expectations rather than trust my all-powerful Savior.
Even though I know the Lord is able to provide, my doubts creep in to say, “Lord, what can I expect from you?” He is in charge, always working grace, patience, and goodness for His glory in our lives. We can trust Him fully!
We’re all under our Master’s care, and He certainly has everything under control. Yet I find myself questioning Him in a similar way that my young friend had questioned me. Lord, what happens if…? Are you big enough for…? How can you let…? He is more than capable to handle anything I might face, but I still question Him. It seems I focus on my expectations rather than trust my all-powerful Savior.
Even though I know the Lord is able to provide, my doubts creep in to say, “Lord, what can I expect from you?” He is in charge, always working grace, patience, and goodness for His glory in our lives. We can trust Him fully!
Scripture Focus
Matthew 6:25-34
Insight
“[God] ever proved faithful to His promise, and never suffered us to lack any good thing.” (Hudson Taylor, 1832-1905)
Bible In A Year
- 2 Kings 7-8
- Proverbs 14
- 1 Peter 1