There are differences in imaginations, reasonings and the secret things of God. Do you know the difference?
Dan 2:22-23 22 He reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with him. 23 I thank and praise you, O God of my fathers: You have given me wisdom and power, you have made known to me what we asked of you. . .NIV
When adversity and/or great tribulation comes our way – suddenly and unexpected at times – our first reactions will speak loudly of what we believe about God and how much we trust Him.
2 Cor 10:3-5 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. 4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, 5 casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ. NKJV
At times, circumstances arise for which we have no control and no knowledge of how to handle them or cope with them. Our imaginations begin to run wild. We begin to let the events play over and over in our minds. We lose our composure and our emotions are completely unstable. Our peace goes out the window. Confusion sets in and we find it difficult to focus on any one thing. We find ourselves in the midst of a dreadful storm. The waves are high all around us, the water is rough and our boat is being tossed uncontrollably. We have to do something, but what? This is where our reasoning comes in.
I found myself in similar circumstances recently. I am a child of God. I serve Him and walk with Him daily. I know His Word teaches me to keep my mind stayed on Him and He will keep me in perfect peace.
Isa 26:33 You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You. NKJV
Keeping our minds stayed on God during trying times is a deliberate action on our part. It is not always an automatic response on our part. Walking with God doesn’t come naturally to us, as does walking in the flesh. It always comes down to choice. It is never easy, as we determine what easy means. The difficulty lies in giving all of it to God. Easy to say, hard to do. The struggle within us is almost unbearable at times. While God is telling us to be still and trust Him, the turmoil within us is screaming for us to do something quickly!
Our faith and trust in God is tested in these life events. As we walk with God, on a daily basis, constantly acknowledging Him and seeking Him, we being to be more aware of His presence. At times, we feel that He isn’t nearby, that He is far away and we are alone in our situation. The way we “feel” doesn’t determine the truth. Jesus IS the truth and He is THE WAY. What that means is HE is the one we focus on during these trying times. Only He can guide us to the answers we seek. As we begin to develop our relationship with Him and turn to Him in all things, from the smallest action to the most important, the faster we can overcome our own reasonings and imaginations.
Ps 119:105-107 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. 106 I have taken an oath and confirmed it, that I will follow your righteous laws. 107 I have suffered much; preserve my life, O LORD, according to your word. NIVP
119:108-109 108 Accept, O LORD, the willing praise of my mouth,
and teach me your laws. 109 Though I constantly take my life in my hands,
I will not forget your law. NIV
Picture a lamp at your feet in the darkness. It lights up only a small portion of what is ahead of you. We can’t see what is ahead or around the corner. We can only see where the next step is. That is how to follow God daily; especially in the midst of trials and tribulations. We should grab our lamp and let God lead. Otherwise, we will stumble and fall in the darkness. Of course, we can get back up and stumble some more. Or, we can pick up God’s lamp (His Word, His guidance) and avoid the pitfalls.
God has the answers. He IS the solution. His timing is perfect. He knows the way we take. He knows the pitfalls. Why not take His hand and “The Lamp” and let Him show us the way?
Merriam Webster’s Definition of “Reason” (ing)
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a (1) : the power of comprehending, inferring, or thinking especially in orderly rational ways : intelligence (2) : proper exercise of the mind (3) : sanityb : the sum of the intellectual powers
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3archaic : treatment that affords satisfaction
This is what faith is:
Heb 11:1 11:1 Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. NIV
As God’s children, we don’t live and walk by what we see. The circumstances can change. We can change our minds or make wrong decisions. God is the ONE who IS the Way.
When trials come (and they will) God wants us to run to Him FIRST, not last. He alone knows what we should do. We can’t expect Him to bless our decisions if He is not in them. He wants our love and our friendship. Do we want it as much as He does? Or would we rather stumble around in the dark hoping we miss the pitfalls? He leaves the choice to us.
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