If you are in doubt and unbelief whether God can, or is able to perform on your behalf, maybe you worship another god.
Maybe your god is made in your own image; what your idea of who god should be; who you hope he is! A god who gives and gives but never requires! One who will be there to bless but never curse! One who will bail you out and then leave you alone, till the next time you have need of him! One who does not exist!
"Let him not trust in futile things, deceiving himself, For futility will be his reward." (Job 15:31 NKJV)
If it has no power, then maybe it is an idol! You see an idol is something you put above God! It doesn't have to be made of wood or stone! All it has to do is be something you worship that is not God! A wise person once said, "at the center of your storm, you will find your idol!"
"But as for me, I trust in You, O LORD; I say, “You are my God.” (Psalms 31:14 NKJV)
The more you get to know God, the less questions you have for Him!
The enemy, in his quest to become god, questioned everything about God, thinking in his heart he could do it better!
"For you have said in your heart: ‘I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God; I will also sit on the mount of the congregation On the farthest sides of the north; I will ascend above the heights of the clouds, I will be like the Most High.’ (Isaiah 14:13-14 NKJV)
His heart was raised up and he pitted himself against God!
One who is submitted to God; one who serves The Almighty, Creator of the universe, Maker of all things, knows his place and is happy to let God be God!
"For I know that the LORD is great, And our Lord is above all gods. Whatever the LORD pleases He does, In heaven and in earth, In the seas and in all deep places. (Psalms 135:5-6 NKJV)
I personally would not want His job! The more I learn His attributes, the greater understanding I have of how little I know!
"“But He is unique, and who can make Him change? And whatever His soul desires, that He does. For He performs what is appointed for me, And many such things are with Him." (Job 23:13-14 NKJV)
He alone is in control, and my peace comes from knowing everything is in His more than capable hands!
"Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the LORD and depart from evil. It will be health to your flesh, And strength to your bones. Honor the LORD with your possessions, And with the firstfruits of all your increase; So your barns will be filled with plenty, And your vats will overflow with new wine. My son, do not despise the chastening of the LORD, Nor detest His correction; For whom the LORD loves He corrects, Just as a father the son in whom he delights. Happy is the man who finds wisdom, And the man who gains understanding; (Proverbs 3:5-13 NKJV)
When I came to the realization that my need for control was a sin and that it accused God of not being capable of taking care of my needs, I was overwhelmed with shame! I had to repent and seek forgiveness for calling God a liar and not trusting Him! When I fully submitted, I received the "peace that passes all understanding!" But I had to let it go; hands totally off! I cast down my idol, to lift Him up; where He belongs!
He is God, and I am not!
I just rest!
THAT makes me happy!
"You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You."(Isaiah 26:3 NKJV)
Even so - MARANATHA!
From 2/13/15
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