ERRONEOUS THINKING
Today's reading: Habakkuk
"How long, O Lord, must I call for for help? But you do not listen! Violence! I cry out, but you do not come to save." Habakkuk 1:2 NLT
Habakkuk couldn't see God moving, or answering, or seemingly 'giving a hoot' as to why violence and corruption continued after he lay broken open before the Lord in prayer. Habakkuk didn't feel like God even cared any more for the nation of Judah. Habakkuk didn't like the wait.
Been there? Currently camped out in that exact same position?
Let's clear up a little erroneous thinking this morning...
Just because you don't receive an answer to your prayers by the time you same 'Amen', does not mean God isn't listening.
Just because your burden isn't lifted at your request, does not mean God is ignoring you.
Just because you've been asked to wait by the Lord, does not mean He cares for you any less than any other soul He has created.
Just because you don't see God working, does not mean He isn't.
God's ways (and His timing and His plans) far exceed our measly desires.
His works (the visible and invisible) cannot always be perceived by our human eyes, ears or hearts.
God's purposes (His not our own) cannot be swayed, disrupted or comprehended by our little minds.
While we think God isn't at work and doesn't care--we're wrong. Oh, so wrong!
