Today’s Thought “Attempting to Bully God” G. Ward

 

“But do not let this one fact escape your notice, beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years like one day.” 2 Peter 3:8

 

How many prayers are prefaced with, “You said in Your word, or Now God!” We’ve seen it and/or perhaps done this. Since Holy God authored this word (2 Ti.3:16-17) for our guidance, why should He have to be reminded; He’s immutable. We, however are the ones so reliant on practiced behaviors (i.e. free will) therefore, requiring His Truth. Audaciously, we compel His attention on human terms - forgetfulness. This irreverence emanates from our great impatience (narcissism) as a result of perpetuating internal emptiness concerning that in which HE’s established (cf. Ro.10:8). Isaiah, chapter 57, verse 15 says, “For thus says the High and Exalted One Who lives forever, whose name is Holy, “I dwell on a high and holy place, and also with the contrite and lowly of spirit In order to revive the spirit of the lowly and to revive the heart of the contrite.”

Don’t presume identifying with His next steps for you or anyone, just trust and make Him, Shepherd of your heart…

Happy Monday!