Have you ever found yourself wrestling with profound questions, seeking answers that seem to elude your grasp? Perhaps you've pondered the mysteries of suffering or questioned the ways of God, yearning for clarity in the midst of uncertainty. In those moments of doubt, it's easy to feel discouraged and adrift. 🤔 But what if I told you that amidst the trials of life, there lies a beacon of hope for answers, a source of wisdom that shines light to your bewildering questions? I can tell you that there is a light of hope, and I know this because I have experienced it.
For about a year now, I've been wrestling with a matter close to my heart – a bewildering question about suffering. Throughout this time, I have spent much time prayerfully bringing my inquiries before God and delving into the depths of His Word in search of clarity and understanding. Despite my efforts, however, I found myself only growing more bewildered and filled with doubtful questions. It often felt as though God remained silent in response to my earnest prayers. Yet, just this past Sunday, I received the answer I had been longing, and in the most unexpected and remarkable manner imaginable. 😲
This past Sunday, I was invited to speak to a group of small children about missions and the significance of being a missionary. Prior to stepping into the classroom, the teacher briefed me on what she wanted me to cover. In passing, she made a brief comment about suffering – a seemingly innocuous remark that held profound significance to me. Little did she know, her quick comment encapsulated the very essence of the question I've been reflecting on for the past year. God had orchestrated this moment to provide me with the clarity I had been seeking. 🙏
Following my time with the children, I returned to the main church service. The visiting preacher directed the congregation to a verse in Galatians. As I read it, I was struck by its resonance with the teacher's earlier comment. Not only did God give me my answer through a young teacher’s comment, but He also confirmed the truth through His holy scripture, a tangible manifestation of understanding. 📖
These divine twists of events have once again reminded me of the importance for patience and persistence in prayer and seeking understanding. There are moments when God's answers may not arrive swiftly or in the manner we anticipate, but it is during these times that we are called to remain steadfast in prayer and patiently musing on His Word. 🕊️
A parable in Luke 18:1-8 serves as a poignant illustration of this truth. The passage says: "And [Jesus] spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man: And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary. And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man; Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me. And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith. And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them? I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?" 📜
Just as the widow tirelessly petitioned the unjust judge for justice, so too are we called to persistently bring our requests before God, confident that He will hear and respond in His perfect timing. If you find yourself grappling with unanswered questions or struggling to understand God's ways, take heart. Trust in God’s faithfulness, cling to the promises in His Word and patiently persevere in prayer. Keep bringing the matter before God; continue wrestling with God in prayer. For in due time, God will graciously unveil His wisdom and truth to those who diligently seek Him. 🙌
May we, like the persistent widow, approach God’s Throne of grace with unwavering faith and persistence, confident that our prayers will not go unanswered. And may our journey of seeking understanding deepen our faith and draw us ever closer to the heart of our loving Father. ❤️
For about a year now, I've been wrestling with a matter close to my heart – a bewildering question about suffering. Throughout this time, I have spent much time prayerfully bringing my inquiries before God and delving into the depths of His Word in search of clarity and understanding. Despite my efforts, however, I found myself only growing more bewildered and filled with doubtful questions. It often felt as though God remained silent in response to my earnest prayers. Yet, just this past Sunday, I received the answer I had been longing, and in the most unexpected and remarkable manner imaginable. 😲
This past Sunday, I was invited to speak to a group of small children about missions and the significance of being a missionary. Prior to stepping into the classroom, the teacher briefed me on what she wanted me to cover. In passing, she made a brief comment about suffering – a seemingly innocuous remark that held profound significance to me. Little did she know, her quick comment encapsulated the very essence of the question I've been reflecting on for the past year. God had orchestrated this moment to provide me with the clarity I had been seeking. 🙏
Following my time with the children, I returned to the main church service. The visiting preacher directed the congregation to a verse in Galatians. As I read it, I was struck by its resonance with the teacher's earlier comment. Not only did God give me my answer through a young teacher’s comment, but He also confirmed the truth through His holy scripture, a tangible manifestation of understanding. 📖
These divine twists of events have once again reminded me of the importance for patience and persistence in prayer and seeking understanding. There are moments when God's answers may not arrive swiftly or in the manner we anticipate, but it is during these times that we are called to remain steadfast in prayer and patiently musing on His Word. 🕊️
A parable in Luke 18:1-8 serves as a poignant illustration of this truth. The passage says: "And [Jesus] spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man: And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary. And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man; Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me. And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith. And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them? I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?" 📜
Just as the widow tirelessly petitioned the unjust judge for justice, so too are we called to persistently bring our requests before God, confident that He will hear and respond in His perfect timing. If you find yourself grappling with unanswered questions or struggling to understand God's ways, take heart. Trust in God’s faithfulness, cling to the promises in His Word and patiently persevere in prayer. Keep bringing the matter before God; continue wrestling with God in prayer. For in due time, God will graciously unveil His wisdom and truth to those who diligently seek Him. 🙌
May we, like the persistent widow, approach God’s Throne of grace with unwavering faith and persistence, confident that our prayers will not go unanswered. And may our journey of seeking understanding deepen our faith and draw us ever closer to the heart of our loving Father. ❤️
