February 18: Trusting His Provision.
HIS EAGERNESS.
"Now, will not God bring about justice for His elect who cry to Him day and night, and will He delay long over them?"--Luke 18:7
I've often seen parents defend and protect their children, and I am astounded at the way God placed this instinct in the animal kingdom. I recently watched a clip of two videographers filming a little bear cub. They must have been a bit too close because all of a sudden you can see the mother bear charging towards them and hitting the camera, responding to a perceived threat to her cub. The videographers survived the attack, but I am sure that they will never underestimate the parental protective instinct found in nature.
The Bible often showcases God's eagerness to defend and avenge His children, faithfully protecting them. Jesus told a parable about God's willingness and readiness to aid His chosen ones, and about not becoming discouraged and persisting in prayer with the expectation of God's prompt intervention on our behalf (Luke 18:1-8). How vital it is to have a healthy view of God's eager disposition towards us! The parable contains two main characters: a notoriously wicked judge, who has complete disregard for God and his fellowmen, and a destitute widow, who is in peril and in need of legal protection from an opponent. The wicked judge does not help her at the beginning, but after a while gives in, and provides the legal protection she needs, because he is weary of her persistence, which she portrays in spite of the unrighteous character of the judge. In a classic argument of lesser to greater (qal wahomer), Jesus concludes: if such a wicked and heartless judge finally gives justice to the persistent widow, how much more will God bring justice, avenging and vindicating His own, who cry out to Him day and night! In other words: "Do you hear what the judge, corrupt as he is, is saying? So what makes you think God won't step in and work justice for his chosen people, who continue to cry out for help? Won't he stick up for them? I assure you, he will. He will not drag his feet." (Luke 18:6-8), The Message). Trust God's eagerness to save, protect, and act on your behalf! He will not fail you!
My Response:_____________________________________________________
HIS EAGERNESS.
"Now, will not God bring about justice for His elect who cry to Him day and night, and will He delay long over them?"--Luke 18:7
I've often seen parents defend and protect their children, and I am astounded at the way God placed this instinct in the animal kingdom. I recently watched a clip of two videographers filming a little bear cub. They must have been a bit too close because all of a sudden you can see the mother bear charging towards them and hitting the camera, responding to a perceived threat to her cub. The videographers survived the attack, but I am sure that they will never underestimate the parental protective instinct found in nature.
The Bible often showcases God's eagerness to defend and avenge His children, faithfully protecting them. Jesus told a parable about God's willingness and readiness to aid His chosen ones, and about not becoming discouraged and persisting in prayer with the expectation of God's prompt intervention on our behalf (Luke 18:1-8). How vital it is to have a healthy view of God's eager disposition towards us! The parable contains two main characters: a notoriously wicked judge, who has complete disregard for God and his fellowmen, and a destitute widow, who is in peril and in need of legal protection from an opponent. The wicked judge does not help her at the beginning, but after a while gives in, and provides the legal protection she needs, because he is weary of her persistence, which she portrays in spite of the unrighteous character of the judge. In a classic argument of lesser to greater (qal wahomer), Jesus concludes: if such a wicked and heartless judge finally gives justice to the persistent widow, how much more will God bring justice, avenging and vindicating His own, who cry out to Him day and night! In other words: "Do you hear what the judge, corrupt as he is, is saying? So what makes you think God won't step in and work justice for his chosen people, who continue to cry out for help? Won't he stick up for them? I assure you, he will. He will not drag his feet." (Luke 18:6-8), The Message). Trust God's eagerness to save, protect, and act on your behalf! He will not fail you!
My Response:_____________________________________________________
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