Clueless

I have decided, that in light of God's sovereignty, to a degree it is beneficial for us to remain clueless. Looking around me, and observing people's lives, it is easy for me to say that one should not question why God does what He does, that God alone is God, and thus we really have no right to know or argue these things.

I've often felt uncomfortable with leaving it like that, whether it be Christians I am speaking with or non-Christians. Yet, in becoming a Christian there is a certain element of risk, and of course faith that is involved. To know every reason and everything that God is doing, to me, would somehow diminish his Godlike qualities.

After all, He is the God of the universe, and for me to debunk him piece by piece and question His moves from time to time, would mean a lack of faith in my God. If I could in fact know the reasons why He does what He does, I might as well be God.

Now that we have established that God is God, the second response is natural. Let God be God. We as control freaks and analyzers of situations no doubt often put God in a box, in our minds limiting His abilities and where he is "allowed" to work. No wonder God calls us out for our lack of faith. In this age of directing every action from our lofty positions, and seeing the result/or non-result of our directions, it seems we expect God to fall into this pattern also. If not, be directed, we expect at least that God would take a few minutes to explain Himself perhaps.

I think I've more or less laid the groundwork, and yes, there is in fact a point to all this. In trying to debunk God, and in demanding an explanation for His actions, we are in effect robbing ourselves of the joy that is found in Him, and that He has prepared for us to live our lives out fully. How easily it is to miss out on the here and now, when all we are is focussed on the 'logistics', if you will, of how God is working, versus, the very work that God is doing... the daily transformation of our lives.

So, it is tied back to our complete JOY in knowing Him. How simple it is sometimes, the love of a child before His father. Simple faith ... that is what we need ... to rediscover the innocence and joy that is not found in simply knowing a lot.

14 God said to Moses, "I am who I am . ^[a] This is what you are to say to the Israelites: 'I AM has sent me to you.' " - Exodus 3:14

All things ...

28"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." - Romans 8:28

New perspective being gained on good and purpose.

Finishing Strong ...

I once started reading a book entitled Finishing Strong. Sadly, I never finished.

It is what separates those that are outstanding with the rest who are just average. It is the defining trait of those who realize their potential vs. those who don't. It is what makes some people successful, in contrast to those who are just ordinary.

It is the one thing that I am struggling with now. To know that God has done wonderful things, and to be tempted to just sit there and reflect (though that has its time) and give thanks for all that He has done in my life and around me for the last couple of years, while ignoring all that is going around me, it is getting tough. I never knew that some things would be so burdensome that I kind of want to let go now, and not be bothered with it anymore. Ironically, God has assured me that He is faithful and will take care of everything; and He is teaching me to let go, and to trust Him.

But at the same time, I am still here, and I know that He has called me to continue to be all that I can be. The last couple of weeks many circumstances and thoughts and attitudes have made this a tough endeavour, and I know now what it means to finish strong...or rather...what it SHOULD be like.

Nevertheless, I should be studying for my quiz tomorrow rather than blogging my aimless thoughts. I leave you with:

9"If a man is lazy, the rafters sag; if his hands are idle, the house leaks" - Ecclesiastes 10:18

God forbid I leave behind a leaky house...