Do we pray and pray but when things don’t go as we think they should or by someone we don’t think is the right person to bring it about, do we then decide it isn’t of God?
John 11:40 Jesus said to her, “Did I not say to you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God?”
Philippians 2:14-15 Do all things without complaining and disputing, that you may become blameless, and harmless, children of God without fault in the mist of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, holding fast the word of life, so that I may rejoice in the day of Christ that I have not run in vain or labored in vain.
Do you really believe God is in control? Should we not look for His glory, His work?
Esther 4:14 For if you remain completely silent at this time, relief and deliverance will arise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father’s house will perish. Yet who knows whether you have come to the kingdom for a time such as this.
1 Peter 2:12 Having your conduct honorable among the gentiles, that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by your good works which they observe glorify God in the day of visitation.
1 Peter 3:8 Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous; not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing.
Are we working for God’s kingdom?
Matthew 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Isaiah 55:8-9 For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways, says the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts.
Proverbs 16:9 A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.
Proverbs 21:1 The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord, like rivers of water; He turns it wherever He wishes.
God is Alpha and Omega, beginning and end. All things are within His power. Let us rejoice because we know the King of Kings, Lord of Lords, God of all creation and He sees and knows us better than we know ourselves.
Lord, thank You for Your written word; that guides and teaches us right conduct in Your eyes. You loved us so much You never left us on our own. Help us to truly step up in this time and shine for You so that the world may see You in us. In Jesus name amen.
