Mar 06 2012
Possess The Land
But I won’t do all this in the first year, because the land would become poor, and wild animals would be everywhere. Instead, I will force out your enemies little by little and give your nation time to grow strong enough to take over the land.
Exodus 23:29-30
God is bigger than the universe. God is stronger than a black hole. God is more powerful than I can imagine. So why does God give things bit by bit? Why does He not give me everything right off the bat?
To build my faith, that’s what He’s doing. If I get everything I need without any work, I’ll be just using Him. I will not love Him for who He is – instead I love Him for what He can provide for me. That’s not true love. That’s not true faith. Although there are times where I have to rely on Him completely, but for the most part, I have to do my part.
So to build my faith, God’s given me the ability to do things myself. To make my own decisions. To make my own mistakes. At this age, after all the experiences that I have, I come to appreciate how this works. He makes me strong both mentally and physically. At the same time, He lifts my spirit and elevates my faith.
My transformation takes years – and I’m still being transformed. Still being renewed. I’m possessing “the land”, one year at a time.
