Meditation for Perfectionists – Wednesday April 24, 2024
God’s Surprises
Exodus 14:15-20: “Then the angel of God, who had been traveling in front of Israel’s army, withdrew and went behind them. The pillar of cloud also moved from in front and stood behind them, coming between the armies of Egypt and Israel” (vv.19-20).
With the Egyptians hot on the heels of the Israelite people, God changed his protective plan. For days God’s angel effectively led them from the front of the ranks. But then God decided to move the angel to the rear. As a result the approaching Egyptians could not see the Israelites. Then Moses guided the people across the Red Sea. God carried out his purposes by changing his way of working.
Sometimes we may put God in a box, saying statements such as: “God healed me this way. He’ll do it the same way for you” or “Here is how he helped me choose a partner and career. Just wait, God will work this way for you, too.”
God does not use a cookie-cutter method to produce his will in people’s lives. He has all the diverse resources in the universe at his command. God knows what each individual needs to grow and mature. Even though he never performed a specific way before, we need not panic. God knows what will work for each person and every situation. We can trust him.
Lord, sometimes you work as you have before,
other times you surprise me.
I don’t have every answer,
so I’ll step aside.
Do your job in your way.
Copyright Joan C. Webb
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