Friday, February 11, 2011
Mark 6:51 Then He went up into the boat to them, and the wind ceased. And they were greatly amazed in themselves beyond measure, and marveled.
BE AMAZED BUT NOT SURPRISED BY GOD'S GREATNESS
We do want to be awed by God's love. When we stop recognizing the extraordinary nature of God's love, this is the first step to despising it. There have been times that we have been half-hearted in our love for God. There have been times that we have been hard-hearted. Not only have we been of little faith, there was a time that we were of no faith. Yet the fact remains that God brought us into His family.
Jesus continues to plead our case, and has never stopped working in His goal to take you to heaven. Worship then with joy on your lips, praise in your hearts, and thanksgiving in your actions. Come before His presence with thanksgiving -- recognizing His undeserved and unconditional love for what it is. Watch in awe as you see forgiveness change hearts including your own.
At the same time don't be in shock when God works out things for the good in your life. In fact, you can expect it, and depend upon it. Don't be surprised that God hears and answers your prayers according to what is best for you.
