When something goes wrong, how many times do we hear someone say, "there oughta be a law" about that and before you know it some legislator is introducing a bill, a lawyer is filing suit or people are protesting or marching in front of city hall. Eventually the hubbub dies down, the issue is replaced by another and the whole routine is repeated again. Sometimes the situation does result in a new law, a new foundation being established or money collected for the wronged party and we never hear about them again.
There are too many "pet peeves" and personal battles being waged. We can't jump on every bandwagon, support every cause or get personally involved in every problem, disaster or "injustice" or we will not have the time, money or ability to handle our own issues. Discernment calls for us to balance our own life with the lives of our family, friends and complete strangers. Part of our belief and support system should be who we go to for help and how that help is delivered to us. Many of us take our problems, cares, needs and wants to God through prayer and our belief that He is able and willing to come to our aid in every situation. Although we ask for specific relief for us or for those we are praying for, God sees the big picture and brings a lot of resources, correct timing and unknown consequences into balance when He resolves the issue. It's amazing how often He steps in, gets it right and doesn't need a law, a lawsuit or a lawyer or politician to assist Him.
The past few days, Karen and I have been witness to a host of answered prayers, testimonies of God's intervention in bad situations with good results, and lives changed by the grace and mercy of our Triune God at work. We have seen injuries averted, good doctor reports, financial assistance where resources were scarce, needs met by people showing up unexpectedly to fill "holes" and people released from situations which were doomed to failure or danger.
I could say that there oughta be a law establishing God's rule and reign in our world, but that's not the way God wants to rule and reign. Preaching Jesus, making disciples and freely choosing to follow Him.........that's what He calls us to do and He is pleased when we willingly and obediently comply and the results will speak for themselves. We serve an awesome God and for that we are grateful and blessed.
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