DISCUSSING THE PROBLEM
Today's reading: Numbers 19-20, Mark 16, Psalm 56:1-7

"On the way they were discussing who would roll the stone away from the entrance of the tomb." Mark 16:3 NLT

Mary Magdalene, Salome and Mary (James' mother) were headed to the cemetery early that morning.

Being the organized gals they were, we are told they were carrying their basket full of anointing spices needed for Jesus' body.

They were prepared for their task at hand, except for that large stone.

What would they do with the stone?

Who would move the stone for them?

Oh, that stone, it caused such a problem.

But when they get to the tomb, they find their problem, and much, MUCH more, had been taken care of!

Isn't that just like God?

While we are discussing the problem, assessing the situation, fretting over the futile attempts we can make, worrying about the details--God jumps in and does for us what only He can do.

So here is what I want to do starting today: I want to begin anticipating His work.

Not in how He might do something.

Not in who He will use to fix the problem.

Not even in when He will do it.

I'm just wanting to start looking forward to what He will do about any and every problem I have...the large stones and the small pebbles!

I'm wanting to take my focus off the problem and put them on to the one deserving praise!

Join me, won't you?