What Does Not Meet the Eye

Random thought: I am one to read into things. Not so much paranoia or overthinking, but I really like to look closer and to realize what does not meet the eye. I remember a sermon Ravi Zacharias once gave about 'wonder' or 'awe' or 'amazement' at the Lord and the fulfillment of His promises. You see, children are so easily amused and amazed. As people grow old, things become less exciting. Ravi's point was that the longer we live in relationship with God the more often we tend to sell Him short. At first, when someone first comes to believe, that person is encouraged and motivated be every little thing! Even in something like finding a parking space near the entrance of a store! There is an aspect of wonder in the new believer's mind which makes the person so expectant of God's devotion and His blessings. That awareness easily fades as the years, even as the days go by. Referred to as faith in the Bible, this awareness of the ability and active love of God in our lives is so important. When we take Him at His Word, He accepts us as we are.

Read into things. Train yourself to think.‎1 Peter 5:6-7 talks about God's ultimate capability over ours, and His infinite love and care for us! We can cast all anxieties on Him, but this won't ever do any good for anyone until we realize and proclaim and actively believe that God is God, and is Almighty and All-Powerful. If you don't believe that, and realize the practical truth in it, then it's like you're trying to trust some deaf and dumb object. God is not deaf or dumb. He knows your heart, and is ready to prove to you His unaltering love for you! Just take Him at His Word. Recognize how, great or small, every good thing is from above. Acknowledge (Psalm 91) BOLDLY and WITH FAITH, BELIEVINGLY, that He who is most powerful is the source of your life, and the source of even the small things that make your day brighter.