Let God figure It Out

Sometimes it's easy to become overly concerned about how a situation will play out.  We think, “What will God do in this situation to remain true to His word?  Because, I can't see a way out.” 

I've heard the saying, "If you can't trace Him, trust Him."  I don't know who first coined the phrase, but it's good advice.   Even if you can't see anyway God can work things out, hold tightly by faith to His word.  He sees things we aren’t able to see. He tells us that He will work things out, and that He will even work them for our good.

Here is the problem.  What we are actually thinking in these times, is not “What can God do to work things out?” but, “How can I make this situation work out?”  As Pastors, we often try to take the reins into our own hands, when God is the only one who can direct our lives and ministries successfully.  We try to figure out the best course of action in every personal difficulty, the solution to every problem in the church, or even how to fulfill a prophecy.

When we do that, all we are doing is taking a greater burden upon ourselves than we were ever meant to bear.  We don’t have to carry this burden.  God will direct us, lead us, and work out the details.  He’s promised us those things in His word.  We need to realize that God's grace is sufficient  in whatever situation we find ourselves, or our church.  We need to just step back sometimes and wait on God.  Listen closely for his direction, or revelation.  Allow Him to do what he does best, simply be God.

As the pastor of a Spirit filled, Spirit led, nondenominational congregation, I have heard several specific ‘prophetic words’ for my congregation.  I have learned not to worry too much about the prophetic words spoken over me, my family, or my church.  It isn’t something I should try to make happen.  I just need to be obedient, be faithful, and just let God work out the details. If it was actually Him speaking, He will bring it to pass.  If not, I don’t want it to happen anyway.  If His written word, which is our ultimate authority, says it will happen then there is no doubt it will happen.  It will only happen in God’s timing though, not necessarily in mine. 

Stop worrying so much, he never meant for you to do that.   Stop carrying a load you weren’t meant to bear.  Stop working so hard to do God's job for him, or to figure out His next course of action.  Take a break from the stress. Sit confidently in His presence, and let God figure it out.