God by His providence brings you into circumstances that you can't understand at all, but the Spirit of God understands. God brings you to places, among people, and into certain conditions to accomplish a definite purpose through the intercession of the Spirit in you. Oswald Chambers from My Utmost for His Highest
Situations that we do not understand happen all the time. Disasters, poverty, crime and diseases are part of everyday life. We live in a fallen world; sin rules, and Satan is the prince of darkness. Yet, God can take each of these circumstances ~ especially the hardest ones that are beyond understanding ~ and show us how we can use them to give Him glory.
Read John 9:1-7
Jesus said, "You're asking the wrong question. You're looking for someone to blame. There is no such cause-effect here. Look instead for what God can do. We need to be energetically at work for the One who send me here . . .I am the world's Light.
Situations that we do not understand happen all the time. Disasters, poverty, crime and diseases are part of everyday life. We live in a fallen world; sin rules, and Satan is the prince of darkness. Yet, God can take each of these circumstances ~ especially the hardest ones that are beyond understanding ~ and show us how we can use them to give Him glory.
Read John 9:1-7
Jesus said, "You're asking the wrong question. You're looking for someone to blame. There is no such cause-effect here. Look instead for what God can do. We need to be energetically at work for the One who send me here . . .I am the world's Light.
John 9:3-5 The Message
In a crisis, the one question that usually remains unanswered is "WHY". Scripture tells us not to waste time assigning blame; rather we are to see God in every circumstance, looking for a way to be the light of Jesus to the world. Will we understand everything then? No! The right questions are: How can I best praise God in this crisis? Will others see Jesus in my reactions? Am I turning to God for His vision in difficult times?
Consider this!
In a crisis, the one question that usually remains unanswered is "WHY". Scripture tells us not to waste time assigning blame; rather we are to see God in every circumstance, looking for a way to be the light of Jesus to the world. Will we understand everything then? No! The right questions are: How can I best praise God in this crisis? Will others see Jesus in my reactions? Am I turning to God for His vision in difficult times?
Consider this!
- In verse 2, what question did the disciples ask Jesus?
- Did the blind man approach Jesus and ask for healing?
- How is Jesus improving your vision?
Jesus ~ You are the Great Physician who heals the bruised and broken. How often I think that only means physical healing. You always offer spiritual healing through difficult circumstances. The world blames You when life becomes dark and complicated. But Jesus, You are Light and Love! Teach me how to praise God in all things, at all times. For His Goodness is everlasting. Amen. ~dho
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Copyright 2009 by Donna Oswalt
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