God, Our Defender

Here is a big question.  What is God doing when you are in a bind?  When the lifeboat springs a leak?  When the rip cord snaps?  When the last penny is gone before the last bill is paid?...

I know what we are doing.  Nibbling on nails like corn on the cob.  Pacing floors.  Taking pills...

But what does God do?...

He fights for us.  He steps into the ring and points us to our corner and takes over.  "Remain calm; the Lord will fight for you" (Exodus 14:14).

His job is to fight.  Our job is to trust.

Just trust.  Not direct.  Or question...Our job is to pray and wait. 

Max Lucado, When God Whispers Your Name

He is my defender; I will not be defeated.  ~  Psalm 62:6

Got It All Figured Out

We understand how storms are created.  We map solar systems and transplant hearts.  We measure the depths of the oceans and send signals to distant planets.  We...have studied the system and are learning how it works.

And, for some, the loss of mystery has led to the loss of majesty.  The more we know, the less we believe.  Strange, don't you think?  Knowledge of the workings shouldn't negate wonder.  Knowledge should stir wonder.  Who has more reason to worship than the astronomer who has seen the stars?...

Ironically, the more we know, the less we worship.  We are more impressed with our discovery of the light switch than with the one who invented electricity...Rather than worship the Creator, we worship the creation (see Romans 1:25).

No wonder there is no wonder.  We've figured it all out.

Max Lucado

I look at your heavens, which you made with your fingers...But why are people important to you?  ~  Psalm 8:3-4