Isa
63:11 (ESV) Then he remembered the days of old,
of
Moses and his people.
Where is he who brought them up out of the sea
with
the shepherds of his flock?
Where
is he who put in the midst of them
his
Holy Spirit, …
NOTE: This is a
common refrain of God's people, "where is God?" From an Atheist's
point of view, they would argue, "he is not there." But that really
is too simple of an answer and does not logically answer the times where his
hand is clearly seen--one comes with the other--you can't dismiss what you
don't like. But neither can we dismiss the times when God does not seem to be
there. So, assuming God is there, the real question is, why does he not answer
prayer or why does he not provide? Like an earthly father who knows not to give
his children everything they ask for and when they ask for it, God provides
what is best for us--what we really need and when we really need it. I am
absolutely convinced we would be a mess if God gave us everything we asked for
without restraint. God is not Santa Claus or the tooth fairy. God is our father
and he is keenly concerned with our growth and purpose in his kingdom. Most
"things" we really don't need. What we do need is to trust God. And
so, the delays and apparent non-answers cause us to trust Him and go to Him
even more. We need Him as opposed to we 'use' Him, and that is an important
distinction. Lord, forgive us for our lack of faith, help our unbelief.
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