"Do not fear those who can kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell. Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. But even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows." Matt. 10: 28-31
The point is, first, that the smallest details of life on earth are goverened by God--not a bird falls to the ground apart from him. And the second point is that God is near, and his acquaintance with our situation is total--even the hairs of your head are all numbered.
Conclusion: Nothing will befall you apart from his (God's) wise and loving providence over your circumstances. Don't fear. And, by implication, don't be angry in a way that contradicts your confidence in God's care over your life. God's providence should change the way we experience circumstances that would otherwise be totally infuriating.
~John Piper (page143, Demand #18 Trust God's Providence)
While I was spending time with the Lord the other day He challenged me and made me stop for a couple days to pray about this demand and truth. Do circumstances in my life contradict my confidence in God's care? Do I doubt, blame or have anger when the way that things look in my life are not as I want them or wish they would be? Am I trusting God's providence? His faithfulness? At first I only thought part of this word applied to me... of course I am not angry with God or infuriated with my cirucumstances. But the Lord searches and knows my heart and most definitely gave me a look into areas that need foregiveness. He reminded me of His providence--which is loving and wise.
1 comment:
Ashley,
I love reading your comments. They are so insightful and helpful to me in my daily life. Thank you for your faithfulness and willingness to grow spiritually. I pray for you daily! God bless you.
Love,
Aunty DeDe
P.S. Have you heard about the Minneapolis bridge collapse - I35W that connects downtown with the U of M? What a tragedy. I'm sure you drove on it many times.
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