God Knows Your Unknown

Have you ever wanted something so bad or would try to force the issue only to see what you wanted would fall apart?

You didn’t understand why it happened, because during the process it was very frustrating and nobody had the answers you were looking for. You were getting ready to retire and move but so far it has not worked out for you yet. Perhaps you just found out or a loved one just received terrible news about a chronic illness. They are healthy, take care of themselves. Watch what they eat, but the news of cancer or a serious life threatening accident changes everything now.

There are times when God doesn’t make sense and our plans are not always His plans. Our ways are not always God’s ways. God’s timing is always the best timing even in the midst of the unknowns. Remember, there’s no reason to blame God or anybody else. Some of the obstacles we face are there because God allows them for our own good. God is soveriegn and there are no easy answers, why did this happen to me or them? Nobody ever promised us that life was going to be easy or unfair! One of the promises I stand on is that, “Life is fragile- handle with prayer”.

We must learn to be patient now even when the circumstances are frustrating.

“And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. [29] For God knew his people in advance, and he chose them to become like his Son, so that his Son would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters”. Romans 8:28-29

God allows hardship to help us to draw closer to Jesus Christ in our personal walk with Him. God the Father wants us to be conformed into His image. Jesus did not have an easy life, yet He was and is the sinless Son of God. The difference is that Jesus was 100% human and 100% divine. We are 100% human.
“This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin. [16] So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most”. Hebrews4:15-16 NLT

Trusting the Lord requires faith in Him and God’s son. We cannot see God, but “faith is the substance ( assurance, reality, confidence) of things hoped for the evidence (conviction) of things not seen”. Heb.11:1.

When life throws you a curve ball keep swinging and trust God at His word because He truly is your rock and foundation. He knows your need and what you are experiencing just like Jesus.
“Since he himself has gone through suffering and testing, he is able to help us when we are being tested”. Heb.2:18 NLT
I heard a story about 35 years ago that a man was to preach overseas. His plane was set to go, but he arrive too late at the gate. Somewhat irrate he got upset because ” He had to be there by the next day”! Long story short that plane actually crashed and many had died. This man was not on that plane. The Lord watches over us in the unknowns, or when it does not make sense. May we learn to be wise and patient in the unknown.
In spite of hardship and trials, and testings, enjoy your weekend my friend. Stay focused on what really matters today.