God’s way is always best. My Father in heaven believes in me. He dreams big with me and points me in the direction of my purpose. So many times God has picked up the broken pieces, when life has dealt me shattered fragments. Patiently, He has shown me how to put them back together again, one season at a time. As I've walked with God, I've learned that you cannot fit Him into any kind of box. Somehow, He always manages to crawl right out.
Jesus said to them, "My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I, too, am working.” ~ John 5:17
Take a moment and read through John chapter 5, verses 1 - 18. We read in the gospels that Jesus performed many miracles during his three short years of ministry. From raising the dead to healing the blind, God was always busy putting his people back together. From miles around people would flock to this peculiar man who claimed to be God - hoping to come in contact with a kind of power that could make them well. What they found was not just healing for their bodies, but wholeness and redemption for the inside parts too.
The Pharisees were the religious leaders of that day. From eye rolling to some pretty demonstrative huffs and puffs, I can imagine they were pretty angry when Jesus was found working on a day that was supposed to be set aside for holiness. It was the Sabbath - a day of rest, not a day for pulling people out of the water and making them well. These stiff necked fancies grumbled and complained any time Jesus would step outside of their man-made rules.
We see in these passages that God the Father is always at work, and that He cannot be put into any kind of human compartment. Have you found yourself making the same mistake that the Pharisees made? I'm sure we've all been there at one time or another. Just when you think you've got God all figured out, He brings another mind-blowing blessing your way. Has God somehow moved outside of what you consider to be structured and safe? Have you been trying to pin God in, only to discover that your own set of rules is making you miss Jesus?
Take heart fellow sojourner. God the Father will not sleep. He loves you, and will not rest until you find healing - from head to toe. Giving up is not an option. Others may not notice your pain, but Jesus is very well aware of it. Go ahead, pick up your mat . . . it's time to head for the water.
~ Precious Lord who is always at work on our behalf, we want to thank you today for never giving up on us. You are so patient, loving and kind. Some of us have collapsed into a heap of our own making, and we are drowning underneath the weight of some pretty fancy robes. Holy Spirit, strip away everything that feeds our flesh, and purify our hearts and minds with Your healing touch. Forgive us for the pride we cling so selfishly to. Help us to always remember that the Jesus who walked those dirt roads all of those years ago, longs to take residence in every room of our hearts. You are the same yesterday, today and forever - and our hearts are forever grateful. ~
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