Thoughts for another day

Oct. 17, 2007

Today's verse: Gen. 45:8. So now it was not you that sent me hither, but God: (KJV)
(Pls. read the above before you read further. Thanks)

I’ve had many discussions, or if you choose to call, debates about the hand of God in all the affairs of man: whether good or bad; whether we like it or not. I echo this refrain again in saying; God works all things in our lives. It depends on our perceiving ability to look through the situation and see the good that can come of it, for let me tell you, everything wrought by God has a purpose, however faint it may seem. Even the accident, you might have met with last year or the cancer in the throat.

Obviously the thing may be painful, but remember God in His way will bring good out of it mysteriously. In day-to-day life, God shows this so many times. A lady was thrown out of her job. When it happened, she was distraught; the thought ‘what will I do now?’ engaged her mind. But unlike many others, she fell at God’s feet and chanted, ‘all things happen for good to those who love God and are called according to His purposes’ Ro. 8:28. Then she got an unbelievable offer. She came to realize that if she had the previous job, she would never have tried to get another and so would certainly have missed this one! The new job was the dream job she wanted.

Then again, a lady’s son wasn’t promoted. She was broken. That year her son changed. He studied hard and scored top ranks. Since then he has not looked back. He who was a dud is studying engineering today! Ah, talk about God’s ways. See what He can do.

Today’s verse today is a classic. Affirming it is God, not man. So too in your current problematic situation, envision God’s hand. But don’t stop there; also fathom the good that will come out. I know, you may be down and wondering what good God can bring out of it, but remember my friend, God is able to do anything. When hope turns to despair, God sets you on reverse mode. When clouds gather over you, God, streaks in a beauty that is rare. Rather than looking at the problem, look at His face. There you will find the radiance that will smash your problem and shower your life with His light.