Quote Contemplations 

 

“Faith is not the belief that God will do what you want. It is the belief that God will do what is right.” - Max Lucado*

 

            An important truth believers must remember is that God is NOT like a genie in a bottle who grants us wishes in this life. He is the creator of the universe and will honor one’s true faith in Him by leading them down the path He has set aside for them. The Holy Spirit, if He is allowed, will steer us towards that which is right & true, fair & righteous. You may not receive what you seem to think you want for truthfully without the Lord’s guidance we honestly don’t know the right thing to do most of the time. 

             Living life on our own terms can end up leading us down a dead end street. That doesn’t mean we are to become some sort of automaton; a robot without mind or emotions, bending to the will of God. However, once redeemed we should seek to live for God. We should desire to emulate Jesus example of how to live. We should want to please God. What we ARE NOT supposed to do is receive the free gift of salvation, wink and say “thanx”, then turn and walk away the same way we came. If no change takes place then my friend, that is not a true conversion.

            God doesn’t wish for any individuals to perish and end up in a lake of fire. That is not at all His intention. However, God has a prescribed plan established at the foundation of the world that WILL take place whether we understand it, believe it, or accept it.  Regardless of any of that, it WILL come to pass. Just because someone doesn’t believe in God’s existence doesn’t unequivocally mean that He doesn’t exist. It simply means that person doesn’t believe it... nothing more, nothing less. 

            Faith in God is trusting that what takes place from the day you receive Christ on into your future is MEANT to take place and will take place when the Lord knows the best time is for it to transpire. And it will be the right thing to do... always. What you want is nice and all, but only God knows what’s best for you. Lean into that truth and follow God’s lead. You’ll never regret it. Until next time, trust God & keep His statutes.

In His Name & for His Glory,

RL Keller

Bread of Life Ministries

* Max Lucado (born January 11, 1955) is an American author and minister at Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas.