Towering Circumstances.

Thursday, September 22, 2011
Towering Circumstances. Are you ever intimidated by the circumstances of life? Do things ever happen that rattle you to the core? What about doubts – do you ever struggle with uncertainty? Are there ever times when you wonder if you have faith enough to make it through your current ordeal? Do the things in front of you look as though they may be bigger than the faith under you can bear? You’re not alone…
Noah was told to build a ship, though it had never rained. He was informed that a flood was coming that would wipe out all humanity, and the ark was the only hope of survival. God gave him specific instructions, not only on the dimensions of the ark he was to build, but also on what to take aboard. For over 100 years, Noah and his family worked tirelessly, day in and day out, building something that those around them didn’t understand. The first rain drop changed their perspective.
Moses was called by God to lead millions of people out of Egyptian bondage, yet he lacked the self-confidence to even speak in public. Most in our day look at eloquence and speaking ability when making their choice for a leader, whether they admit it or not. The difference here is simple: God’s chosen people didn’t choose their leader, He did. God knew exactly who it was that He wanted for this job, and the burning bush was all Moses needed to convince him. Leading the people wasn’t easy, and they certainly weren’t the most pleasant of followers. Though their attention span seemed short when it came to trust, moments like the parting of the Red Sea always seemed to remind them of Who it was that was leading their leader.
David heard all the fuss coming from the big man on the enemy’s front line, and it didn’t take long for him to have enough. How dare this mere man taunt the God that he worshiped like that! If no one else was going to stand against him, then David would have to be the one. The armor was too big, so he passed on it. The sword wouldn’t be necessary either, his sling shot would do. Just imagine the sight as David, a young boy, steps up with smooth stones and sling shot in hand. Across the valley stands a man – a large man – a really large man! Goliath was a giant, but not in David’s eyes. The towering circumstances before David were dwarfed in the shadow of His limitless, omnipotent God! The stone flew and the giant fell.
Are you in a season of blind obedience that seemingly no one around you understands? Take heart – your present time of obeying is preparing you for something down the road!
Do you feel like you are lacking for the thing that God has called you to do? He knows who you are, and the things that you think you lack are just the things God wants to use to show Himself mighty!
Are you staring at a towering giant of circumstances in your life? Others may have cowered in fear, but you can stand knowing Jehovah God, the Creator of all that exists, is here to fight for you!
“Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, today, and forever.” God doesn’t change. From Old Testament to present day – if He’s done it before He can do it again. The difference isn’t Him – it’s us. Give Him your towering circumstances today and get ready to see Him move in ways only He can claim credit for!

Please Pray:
*Continue to pray for the Summers, as they face the coming days of continued news and decisions about baby Morgan’s future.
*Continue to pray for Mary, as well as her family during her continued recovery.
*Pray for a young man named Tanner and his two friends who were involved in an ATV wreck on Sunday. His mom is a friend of mine, and these are scary days for her and the family. Tanner will be moved to a longer-term rehab unit to help him continue to recover on Friday afternoon. God is faithful!



That’s just a thought, and I welcome yours.
Until next time,
blake

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