I’ve said those words so many times in my life. I’ve heard messages on it. I’ve taught lessons on it, but at times it’s hard to accept. I know He’s in control, I know He has my best in store, I know He cares more about me than I could ever even dream, but I still find myself questioning Him.
I know God is not threatened by my questions. He does not get defensive. But He wants me to trust Him no matter what. When I find myself questioning, I am reminded of His response to Job when Job could take it no longer and began to ask God why all this was happening to him. As the Lord began His reply to Job He says, “Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth?” (Job 38:4). Enough said. In other words, who am I to question what God is doing? He created me, He made me, He knows what’s best for me and what I need. He loves me more than I could ever imagine. I know He has my best in mind.
As I look back on the 25+ years I’ve been involved in ministry (20 years full-time), I see His hand in everything. There were times when I questioned what was happening, but as I look back I see what He taught me or where He led me through that time. It has always been better than what I would have chosen. I’m thankful He is in control and I am not.
As I hear about the economy, there’s no need to worry. As I look at our future, there’s no need to be concerned. As I wonder what our boys will be doing, I try to remember that God is in control and they are in His hands. It’s not my life, it’s all to be lived for Him.
As I talk to our applicants on a regular basis, I always ask them the question, “What is God doing in your life right now?” Many times I get the response that God is teaching them to trust Him with everything. We don’t know what He’s doing, we don’t know what the future holds. We simply need to trust Him and walk in obedience with Him (that sounds like a good song). My flesh might not like it sometimes, but I know it’s the best.
