I wrote this about four years ago, but things haven’t changed!
"Why does this generation ask for a miraculous sign? I tell you the truth, no sign will be given to it." — Mark 8:12
Jesus had just finished feeding four thousand people out in the wilderness. He healed people by the thousands. He drove out demons and raised the dead.
But none of this was good enough for these religionists who requested a sign. They wanted God to play ball by their rules, to wait on their table.
Sometimes we try to manipulate God. We try to force Him back into the box that makes our religion comfortable and entertaining. I know I certainly do. I plead with Him to answer my prayers the way I want them answered.
It doesn’t work, of course. No amount of manipulation and pleading will make God any more loving, any more wise, any more faithful, any more perfect than He already is. I see people with pain and problems and I want comfort and deliverance to arrive NOW.
My five year old daughter just interrupted me. "Daddy, you have candy in your office. You said we could have candy later. It’s later NOW."
I know she wants candy. I’m glad she asked for it. And I will give her some. But not right now. First, I’m going to make lunch.
God has heard your request. Now He will do what is best.
Be encouraged!
Dwight
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