I suspect you’ve heard that question/phrase before. Have you answered it? Do you limit Him? Of course, we all do. We have trouble getting our heads around ‘God’. If one could actually understand then you have to attempt to understand that He loves us and has prepared a rich and wonderful life for us… one filled with fruitfulness and fulfillment.
And yet… do you realize He also hears your whispers? Those words that you speak thinking no one hears you – He does. I could be totally wrong but I think we still have to ask Him into these times too. Remember the scripture in Matthew that talks about ask, seek, knock? I have no doubt that the Lord always has our answer and is more than willing to help us achieve ‘it’… but I also believe He never invades. He waits for us to not only turn to Him but to invite Him into our situation.
“The Lord said to Moses, “Is the Lord’s hand (ability, power) limited (short,
inadequate)? You shall see now whether My word will come to pass for you or
not.” [Numbers 11:23]
“Behold, the Lord’s hand is not so short That it cannot save,
Nor His ear so impaired That it cannot hear.” [Isaiah 59:1]
While just these 2 scriptures should end ALL doubt… it rarely does. Why is it we have so much trouble believing a God who continually, day after day, proves to us in so many ways (regardless of our attentiveness) Who He is, What He does? And yet we quickly believe the lies the devil tells us!
There’s a wonderful book called “God’s in the small stuff… and it all Matters”. Truth. The amazing part is that He WANTS to be with us in our lives. He loves us – always has… always will. Whether your need is small or large, He’s there. And He chooses to be with us. Now… how about us? Do we choose to be chosen? Do we choose to let the Lord in? Do we choose to be helped? And if not… what are we choosing???
If you say that He’s not there… why? Is it your focus, asking amiss (James) what your think you need? Do you just expect Him to act without being invited to join you? Is there a misguided thinking that if you give it to Him, you don’t need to do anything but receive? When you make Jesus your Lord, when you invite Him into your life… you suddenly don’t become a spectator. YOU are the actor in your life. YOU have responsibilities. But you aren’t in this alone.
I can promise you that God is MORE than enough, bigger than you could ever imagine and yet concerned with your smallest need. Never forget that He is the Creator God. And He wants to be in relationship with us. If you want to be fruitful, to be fulfilled then you need to be in relationship. Actually… whether your request or need is BIG or small The Lord is always with us… He tells us He will never leave or forsake us (Hebrews 13: 5). However, to be together is your choice.
