S) "13 “Whether for correction, or for His world,
Or for lovingkindness, He causes it to happen."
Job 37:13 (NASB)
O) God has His motives, but they are not always made know to us. Also, we are not always the reason behind His actions. He might be disciplining His children, or blessing His creations, or reaching out to the lost people of the world out of His compassion. It could be some combination of the three. I think it's important to acknowledge, though, that God doesn't have accidents or make mistakes. He has a cause that He is fulfilling and it's not by random chance or happenstance.
A) People generally want to know the "why" of things. I'm not always like that, but with God I tend to be more that way than with almost any other thing. I like knowing why God does things because, like all relationships, it's part of understanding who He is. I need to be sure, though, that before I ask why He has done something, I am completely grounded in the fact that He is good, and that His motives are righteous. I need to accept the fact that He may not reveal His cause and I need to trust in His plan, even if I don't get to know the reasons behind the directions He's giving me. As long as I am resolved to be obedient and humble, I think it's okay to seek out His intentions.
P) Father, I commit my life to You first. I like knowing more about Your personality and what drives the decisions You make because I feel like it helps me obey more readily. But Lord, I vow that I will not allow my pride to get in the way of Your instruction. If You have a directive for me, I will follow Your lead, even if I don't understand why You're commanding it. When I see You move, I will resolve to accept that You are holy in Your intent, and just in Your actions, even if it is beyond my comprehension. Holy Spirit, continue to guide me to do the will of the Father. I will react in the security of knowing You are good. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
A) People generally want to know the "why" of things. I'm not always like that, but with God I tend to be more that way than with almost any other thing. I like knowing why God does things because, like all relationships, it's part of understanding who He is. I need to be sure, though, that before I ask why He has done something, I am completely grounded in the fact that He is good, and that His motives are righteous. I need to accept the fact that He may not reveal His cause and I need to trust in His plan, even if I don't get to know the reasons behind the directions He's giving me. As long as I am resolved to be obedient and humble, I think it's okay to seek out His intentions.
P) Father, I commit my life to You first. I like knowing more about Your personality and what drives the decisions You make because I feel like it helps me obey more readily. But Lord, I vow that I will not allow my pride to get in the way of Your instruction. If You have a directive for me, I will follow Your lead, even if I don't understand why You're commanding it. When I see You move, I will resolve to accept that You are holy in Your intent, and just in Your actions, even if it is beyond my comprehension. Holy Spirit, continue to guide me to do the will of the Father. I will react in the security of knowing You are good. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
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