The first time I remember I really allowed this to get in my spirit was after I lost my brother to congestive heart failure almost 9 years ago.
It’s those times that remind someone that ultimately we’re not in charge.
Matthew 6:27 – 27 Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?
I believe the Lord loves us so much and only He sees the future. He knows when to be able to do things in our lives when they need to be there. We may not always understand at the time what is going on and that is why we need to trust Him.
Psalm 40:4-5 – 4 Blessed is the man who makes the LORD his trust, who does not look to the proud, to those who turn aside to false gods. 5 Many, O LORD my God, are the wonders you have done. The things you planned for us no one can recount to you; were I to speak and tell of them, they would be too many to declare.
Proverbs 16:20 – 20 Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.
Ultimately He has our back. We can still affect the decisions He makes as we have freewill to choose the things we do, but as His children I believe He still has our back. He doesn’t allow us to get away from Him if our hearts truly love Him.
Deuteronomy 31:8 – 8 The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”
I don’t believe He’ll allow us to be put in a situation or temptation we can’t face.
1 Corinthians 10:13 – 13 No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.
To be forgiven and a redeemed child of God, we have ultimate victory because of our loving Lord. However, we need to accept that free gift He has offered. We need to accept Him as Lord.
We need to realize that if God says its okay, then for the purpose of the Kingdom of God, its okay. He loves us and will not forsake us. If we can’t trust God, who are you going to trust?
You can trust God.