For those struggling financially …
We’ve experienced financial challenges for many years. One of the hardest parts of that is watching our children slowly awaken to the realization that we are poor compared to the families of their friends. My youngest is in that process now. She asks me for things I can’t give her, and I respond by hugging her and saying, “I love you, sweetheart.” She ignores the affection and replies, “That means ‘no,’ doesn’t it?” But I was having a conversation with my oldest daughter the other day. “You have two fathers,” I told her. (That got her attention!) I pulled out my wallet, and showed her the contents. “This is what your earthly father has in his wallet.” I paused, and then continued, “Now what do you suppose your heavenly Father has in His wallet?” While it may be true that we have limited funds for a season, here’s the bigger truth: Our family is wealthy, and a temporary budget challenge will never overcome the people of God.
Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly. — Matthew 1:19
As we unwrap the package of life, sometimes we panic, look for the receipt, and try to find a way to take it back to the store for refund or exchange.
Let’s face it: Sometimes God’s will doesn’t make any sense to us. We want smooth waters, but God sends a storm. Joseph was bewildered. He felt betrayed. His world was crashing down, and he was looking for a way out.
But we need to keep in mind that God’s will takes into account all the elements, even our bewilderment. Joseph here had the good sense not to make a public scene, and, in so doing, he left room for God to work.
God sees your confusion and mine. He knows that His ways often make no sense to us. Let the plan of God unfold — there is more to come, and it will all make sense in the end.
Be encouraged!
Dwight
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