Faith In God, Even When You Don't Understand

 

Faith In God, Even When You Don't Understand

As humans, we often find ourselves questioning God's plans and timing. We may feel lost, confused, or uncertain about the path ahead. But in those moments, we must remember that our understanding is limited, while God's wisdom and knowledge are infinite.

In Isaiah 55:8-9, we're reminded:

"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the Lord. "As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts."

These verses highlight the vast difference between God's perspective and ours. His ways are higher, His thoughts are deeper, and His understanding is beyond our comprehension. Yet, we often try to fit God into our limited understanding, rather than trusting in His sovereignty.

Hebrews 11:6 tells us:

"And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him."

Faith is the foundation of our relationship with God. It's the confidence that He is who He says He is, and that He will do what He has promised. When we don't understand what's happening in our lives, faith reminds us that God is still in control.

In Psalm 27:9, David cries out:

"Do not hide your face from me, do not turn your servant away in anger; you have been my helper. Do not reject me or forsake me, God my Savior."

Even in the midst of uncertainty, David chooses to trust in God's goodness and faithfulness. He knows that God is his helper, his Savior, and his rock.

Finally, Proverbs 3:5-6 encourages us:

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight."

These verses remind us to trust in God with every fiber of our being. We're not to rely on our own limited understanding, but to submit to God's wisdom and guidance. When we do, He promises to make our paths straight, even when we don't understand what's happening.

In conclusion, faith is not about understanding everything; it's about trusting in God's goodness, sovereignty, and love. Even when we don't understand, we can rest assured that God is still in control, working everything out for our good.

Reflection Questions:

What areas of your life are you struggling to understand?
How can you apply the principles of faith from these scriptures to your current situation?
What does it mean to trust in God with all your heart, and how can you lean not on your own understanding?

Prayer:

Dear Heavenly Father, I confess that I often try to fit You into my limited understanding. Help me to trust in Your sovereignty, even when I don't understand what's happening. Give me the faith to believe that You are working everything out for my good. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.

Special thanks to Keith M. Craddock for leading our family Bible study on this topic, inspiring this blog post.

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