Mar 24 2009
Explanation
I’ve struggled with this thought for a while: Why doesn’t God explain to me His plan?
Whenever I see hardship, unfairness, and cruelty in this world, I asked why does God let this happen? Whenever I do something good, why does it sometime seem God doesn’t reward me? Whenever I hear God’s calling, why does it seem it’s not always a clear message?
The answer lies in both faith and obedience. I can’t possibly know all of God’s plan because He’s all knowing. He reveals little by little to me. He lets me handle what I can. He’s a fair and just God. I know that because of my faith in Him.
But when he does call, I have to do what He says. I must be obedient. It’s not my place to expect God to answer all of my questions. I have to answer His calling. God always have a purpose for me, in every moment of my life. Whether He wants me to learn, endure pain, grow in character, or just sit and listen – there’ll always be a reason.
God doesn’t owe me an explanation. I owe him my life for Jesus Christ, His Son, who died on the cross to save my otherwise meaningless existence.
Pastor Greg Laurie has a really good devotional that explained How to know God’s will. In a nutshell, I must be a living sacrifice, be separated from this world, and live by His words (in that order). It’s encapsulated in this scripture:
Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
