Stop Trying to Figure Him Out

Then the angel I had seen standing on the sea and on the land raised his right hand to heaven. And he swore by him who lives for ever and ever, who created the heavens and all that is in them, the earth and all that is in it, and the sea and all that is in it, and said, "There will be no more delay! But in the days when the seventh angel is about to sound his trumpet, the mystery of God will be accomplished, just as he announced to his servants the prophets."

Revelation 10:5-7

What would it be like to know the mystery of God? It really doesn't sound right... it makes me think of Adam and Eve, when they took the forbidden fruit and ate it because they wanted the knowledge; to be equal with God. To know what God knows almost seems like sin in our human bodies. But this scripture marks the end of the physical world as we know it and serves as a transition to a new time, a new world where exposing God's mystery marks an end and a new beginning. Only at that appointed time can we ever expect to know God's thinking. Until then, we must submit to the holy mystery.

Every single time something happens in my life where things get a little challenging I turn to my own understanding. At the same time my mind fills with the "why" questions. I ask God why this and that... why does it have to be so hard... is this really His plan? I will never know these answers but what I do know is the stance of my heart as I encounter these questions. I need to achor myself on His word, including all His mysteries. This will equip me to get through today because tomorrow isn't as bad as we dream it up to be and never as easy as we think. The shortcomings I have with dealing with my problems isn't due to today, it's due to the lack of preparation yesterday. So I need to be on guard, mentally, physically and most importantly spiritually so that I'll never need to question my Mighty God.

Heavenly Father, You hear my cries. You know what I'm going through even before I go through them. Thank You for being patient and compassionate with my strongholds. Lord, I release them to You so that I can serve You full-heartedly without restraint. Enable me to the wonderful works You have planned no matter what the task. Help me discipline my own mind to follow not the world but the guiding Light, my Savior! In the matchless name of Jesus Christ I pray, Amen!