God Knows

Do you feel the pressure to figure it out? When confronted with some dilemma or decision, we naturally seek to determine the best course of action. We weigh the pros and cons. We talk to people who are experts in the field. We read Consumer Reports or contact our financial planner. We may even call the pastor for help in determining what we should do. My guess is you’ve experienced what I’ve described and probably in some way (large or small) are experiencing it today. You have a decision to make or you face a dilemma which lacks an easy answer. You are wrestling with what to do. You think about it, talk about it, yet you still are unclear. Been there? Are you there today?

It is an ongoing reality of life where decisions need to be made and dilemmas come. And decisions and dilemmas are inevitable when we are in relationship with other human beings who have thoughts, feelings, plans, and wills.

Yet, followers of Jesus Christ have something we (can you believe it?) forget we have. We have God. He knows the answers to the questions we have. Doesn’t He? Doesn’t He know exactly what we need to do? Doesn’t He know exactly what questions we should ask? Doesn’t He know exactly what we need to hear and to do? God knows.

Maybe you are wrestling with your marriage and what needs to happen for you and your spouse to get back on track.

God knows.

Maybe you are facing a dilemma at work or even question your vocational calling.

God knows what you should do. He knows what your vocation should be.

Maybe you wonder about what to do with a lost family member or are facing brokenness within your extended family.

God knows.

Maybe you wonder what it really means to give your life – all that you have – for the sake of Jesus Christ. What does that mean? How do I live that out? Should I sell stuff, give stuff, go somewhere, write a check, etc.?

God knows.

Maybe you have no idea what it means to help another person see Jesus Christ. It all sounds good and churchy but have no idea HOW you live that out.

God knows.

And really God not only knows the answers to the questions you ask. He knows what you need far beyond what you understand. So maybe the answer doesn’t come as quick –God is doing something. Maybe you aren’t getting the direction you’d hoped for – maybe God is reminding you that it is not about what you WANT – "Thy will be done."

He not only longs to give you direction in this life, He longs to transform you. Often His methods are not exactly what we’d planned or hoped for, but God knows best. God knows best. And He longs for you to become who He’s created you to be not simply just existing to be your 'Holy Santa Claus.'

It’s like the classic line many of us have heard while being disciplined by our parents. “I’m only doing this because I love you.” God means it. So the answers may not come as quickly as we like. The road He places us upon may not be the road of our choice. But God knows. He knows you. He loves you.

So where should we turn throughout our days? Where should we go when we don’t know what to do? Who should be the first one we turn to? Who? The one who knows. God knows.

“I know the plans I have for you. . .” God says, “plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope.” (Jeremiah 29:11)

Does your life reflect this truth? Why go it alone or without the one who really knows?

God doesn’t call us to live by certainty. He calls us to live by faith . . . IN HIM.

God knows.