Are we blaming the GOD for our problems, our trials, our
afflictions?
In our ignorance we have already crucified Christ Jesus. Let
us not do that again.
I might have enraged many believers by those first 2 statements.
You will agree with me if you take a closer look at the word of GOD. I pray at
this moment for Holy Spirit to lead us through this understanding and open our
eyes.
GOOD GOD
First we should know, acknowledge and understand with all
our heart and mind that we serve a GOOD GOD. A GOD who was gracious to
·
A Doubter
- Adam, Abraham
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A Mocker - Sarah
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A Disobedient – Moses, Jonah
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A Lady with sinful past - Rahab
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A Deceiver - Jacob
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A Lady from idolatry – Ruth
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& to many more
Have we had that chance of power and authority over these
people, we for sure would not have shown any mercy on them. Hallelujah! Thank
GOD we have a GOD of everlasting love and mercies. (Psalm 136)
To call him the reason for our problems is a blasphemy or
sin. It is like accusing someone for something they are responsible for. Dear
Friends, we all don’t want to do that.
PROTECTOR
The LORD who created us is our protector as well. He is our
secure comfort and rock like the Psalmist call out in Psalm 27, 121, 124, 130
But are we letting him to protect us, to secure us? GOD
created a beautiful and lovely place called Garden of Eden. Didn’t we choose to
be disobedient? Didn’t we choose to walk out in our own understanding?
We are like the adolescent teenagers. We want our space. We
want to control our life. When things go bad, we complain. Like any teenagers
do. It is all my parents fault. Do you know the most uttered sentence from a
teenager “My Life Sucks” “I wish I am not your kid” “I wish I am born in some
other family” “You are a horrible mom/dad” “You don’t understand” “You are mean”
“You ruined my life!”
Our prayer life can be hindered by the above such thoughts
of various degree. Someone who is at this
highest point back slide and fall into the snare.
May be your situation is different. There is a particular
illness in you or in your family you are dealing with. You would say, I did not do anything to
undergo this pain. Why would LORD do this?
Let me tell you my dear friend in Christ, GOD did not cause
that. He has allowed this to show the fallen angel how deeply his creations
love and rely on him. (Book Of Job) The moment we blame GOD and sulk in
depression, we give glory to the sickness. We let it take control of our life .
It is easy to feel depressed. It is easy to feel tired. But IT IS hard to
believe in Al mighty GOD for a contrite heart.
Isaiah 57:15 GOD dwells in Contrite and “Humble” heart.
Al Mighty means EL SHADDAI which translates into MOTHER LIKE
GOD. Yes, we serve a Mother Like GOD. (Num 11:21, Isa 66:12-13) It is so hard
for our kids to listen to us when they have their favorite show running on TV.
Then we do the best to get their attention. Guess what, we inherited that from
our Heavenly father/mother JEHOVAH. We are distracted by the shiny lights of
worldly desires, the schemes of devil, or Sickness. But, Once we give Our
Father the attention, we will see things change for better, will witness miracles
unfold in our life. Well, I have the bestselling book of universe to support
this statement.
GIVER - Jehovah Jireh!
LORD of the hosts gives only Perfect gifts. James 1:17
Can you list out the blessings on your life? We will know
that we are immensely blessed than many in this world. Just a point to ponder
- If we are able to read this message
and not hiding in a container to get transported illegally to another nation or
resting in a dungeon after a weary day of asking alms on the roads, hiding in a
hole from bomb shells. Know that, we are surely had been
blessed. By saying this, I am not saying that we should be content with our
current blessing and should not ask the LORD to fix the problems. But before asking we should know
the LORD loves us and he is GOOD. We can’t approach him with a complaining
heart.
Remember the parable, Prodigal son. He believed that his Father
loves him. He believed he will accept him into HIS household as his servant (Well,
that was his expectation. While HIS father gave back his position as HIS heir
is the interesting twist of the parable). He walked back to his home not to
fight with his father asking Why HE allowed such thing to happen or Fight for
HIS rights one more time. Sadly most of us do that. We go back to our Father
and ask him in pride “You know Daddy. I am your Son/daughter. I lost
everything. I know you have a lot. Take me in. Give me my share. Set things
alright for me. This time. I guess, I will manage well”
Ask yourself if we have any of that quality hidden in our
prayers to HIM.
PRAISE
Instead, if we just open like a flower and look to the
heaven with utmost honor and praise. With awe and humble heart and proclaim “Oh!
Jehovah, My Father! O King of Kings who is Mother Like, This is your
Son/Daughter coming to you. PLEASE forgive me and wash me in the blood of Jesus
Christ. Grant my request. You are the only one worthy to be praised. In Jesus
name! Amen!”
Once we make that prayer, you will see the doors of Heaven
open and see the blessings gushing down your valleys. You will witness the dawn
breaking with Sun of Righteousness rise and shining for your meadows green,
flowers of your garden snooping down unable to hold the flowing honey, busy
bees buzzing around declaring the abundance, prosperity, health and wealth you
have inherited from the LORD, our GOD Christ Jesus! Oh! What a wonderful sight!
Can you picture that? That’s our inheritance.
With grateful heart and praise we can get our situation
changed!
Bottom line - Know that any negative thing in our life a situation,
a sickness is from enemy not from GOD. When we call to GOD, the LORD listens
to our cry. Whatever had been our past doesn't matter the moment we turn and
focus on the LORD, the JESUS CHRIST, Our LIGHT. For the Light will shine on our
face, revealing the Path to Life!
May GOD Bless you abundantly!
