Thoughts for another day

September 2, 2008.

Today's verse: 2 Kgs. 3:17. For thus saith the LORD, Ye shall not see wind, neither shall ye see rain; yet that valley shall be filled with water, that ye may drink, both ye, and your cattle, and your beasts. (KJV)
(Pls. read the above before you read further. Thanks)

In difficulty, facing turbulence in life, when hardly a ray of light is seen and all around are clouds of gloom, I wonder what is, our reaction; particularly with respect to God and our own situation. Invariably I believe, our first option in such situations isn’t God. Wonder why! I’ve seen people rush here, there to every nook and corner they can to find relief, except to the Living God. Look what today’s verse tells us. Read and understand and you will know my angst.

Our God is powerful. We like to say that. But, how many times have we taken Him at His Word and allowed His power to work in us. I’ve seen people crumble at the least calamity. I’ve witnessed the panic among them and I know their minds are far away from God because, God never found space in their hearts. No matter how much I may shout from the rooftops that I am fully devoted to God, it’s a lie and He will call my bluff. We may do great things in His Name and even prophesy, but it will be to no avail. That’s why, Jesus says, ‘I never knew you, Depart from Me you evil doers’ Mt. 7:23. A very dangerous diktat indeed to those who fool around with God.

The first response from us Christians in the face of difficulty is to be calm and look up to God. Having done that personally, I’ve seen how God worked - He simply did the impossible. Jesus said, ‘Just believe’ and truly for those who do, His Hand immediately reaches down to help. But do we do that? Another thing I’ve seen Christians completely ignorant about is their mission given by Jesus Christ. This ignorance is not bliss because its repercussions are on eternal life. But are we concerned?

So I see a double tragedy. No belief in God for everyday living and no doing the work, He has commissioned us to do. Sadly, in all things ritualistic, we are at right in front to show how much we are concerned for our God. But, God who knows our hearts is bound to say, these people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. Now knowing that our God is powerful and Majesty enrobed, isn’t it better to fall into His hands rather than trust the devil. Wouldn’t it be better that we took the cross and followed Him and He endorsed us saying, ‘Come faithful servant into My Father’s glory.’