There are so many things about God and His ways we will never understand. To naively say that we know Him completely would be foolish. He gives us glimpses and insights into certain aspects of His character. He has also given us the written and living Word and His Holy Spirit to teach us more about Him.
I have been overwhelmed with His greatness. He engineers events so we can learn more. Often it is through painful circumstances we come face to face with Him, and when we meet Him, we are changed. He is so awesome and mysterious and yet He desires and delights in our company.
I was reflecting about my experiences during the past seven years. I recognize that God is taking a painful time of life and will one day turn it into something wonderful and satisfying. When we are in the middle of whatever, we can not see happiness ahead; yet God knows what's best for you and I. He always knows the big picture in the way that is not only best for us, but also the best for the people involved in our world. He has a long-range plan while we see as though we are looking through a tiny, foggy window.
At times, when we seem to be treated unfairly, we wonder about His power. Is it real? Yet He never changes, but our feelings do. We never fully know Him, yet He is always waiting for us to know Him more. It is good to reflect on God and His ways. Like the Apostle Paul said in Philippians 3:10, “I want to know Christ and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings.”
I don’t want a shallow belief in Jesus. I want my roots to grow down deep into Him. How about you?
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