Complaining.
Arguing.
Stuck.
Seriously, we all have been there. And . . . yet . . . God always has something more for us. The thing is . . . we need to go forward . . . . grateful for a God-given-opportunity.
In their adversity, the Exodus people complained but Moses asked God what to do: Moses went forward by doing what God said: Moses did what he said, with the elders of Israel right there watching. He named the place Massah (Testing-Place) and Meribah (Quarreling) because of the quarreling of the Israelites and because of their testing of God when they said, "Is God here with us, or not?" (Exodus 17: 6-7, The Message)
What was the difference between the Exodus people and Moses? The Exodus people gave up, complaining about their life. Moses had the wisdom to pray about what God wanted and the strength to do what God said to do. He moved forward with the guidance of God.
The Exodus people did not see that their adversity could possibly lead to a God-given opportunity.It really comes down to following Christ no matter how difficult life becomes, giving thanks that adversity can be transformed, moving forward in the belief that all things are possible when we face life with God:
Jesus looked at them and said, “With human beings this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God.” (Mark 10:27)
God is with you.
With God all things are possible, including the transformation of adversity.
Look at adversity as something God will use to move you forward.
Refuse to complain. Be wise. Pray about what to do and take the God-given-opportunity..
Give thanks
Learning to KickStart the day taking a God-given-opportunity,
Kerrie
(written by Kerrie L. Palmer © 2010 All Rights Reserved)