God isn’t shady. God isn’t sketchy. God isn’t incompetent. God isn’t impotent. God isn’t deaf nor blind. But why are we skeptical and suspicious? Why do we shrug Him off? Why do we doubt Him? Sometimes we treat God as if He’s out there somewhere floating in distant shadows unaware, but even if He were right there in front of us, we’d probably still think He doesn’t know what He’s doing.
It is interesting to think that God’s other created beings don’t have a problem with taking Him at His word, but we less-intelligent humans, think we know it all, or at least know better. As a result, we eventually find ourselves wallowing in the wilderness confused, distressed, empty, directionless, alone and hurting because we’ve leaned on our own understanding and taken matters into our own hands. I can’t help but think of Isaiah 50:11: “Some of you want to light your own fires and make your own light. So go, walk in the light of your own fires and trust your own light to guide you. But this is what you will receive from me: You will lie down in a place of pain” (NCV). Ouch. Yep.
If I were God, I think I would be insulted and say “Forget you!” After all, what more does He have to do to prove Himself trustworthy? He’s never told a lie. He’s never been wrong, ever—not even off by just a bit! There’s not a question He doesn’t know the answer to, and there’s not a problem He can’t solve. He has a spotless track record —not to mention just His breath alone spun the very universe into existence! It is a gross understatement to say He deserves to be believed. That should be a no-brainer. Of course He is worthy of our trust.
I feel God is saying to me… “When are you going to take me at my word? I am exactly who I say I am, and will do exactly what I say I will do—just like I’ve always done. I am yours for the taking. I will be your personal shepherd. I will be your portion, rock, salvation and strength, if you will just let me!”
Maybe you’re like me realizing the “check engine” light is on. It is time to check the faulty belief system. The warning light is on because at some point peace dissipated, joy passed, and hope retired. If you’ve lost too many battles and had too many blessings prolonged, maybe it’s time for a belief check-up!
Honest evaluation should move us to a response! I’m thankful God is patient with our hesitation to trust in Him. He is more merciful than we could ever imagine. He is even willing to help us in our unbelief, that is if we’re willing to repent of it.
God, I’m sorry for being suspicious. I’m sorry for the times I’ve treated You as if you’re some shady character. I will bank on Your every word—even if it doesn’t make sense to me. I am buying into Your promises and getting fully on board with Your agenda. I believe You are exactly who You say You are and will do what You say You will do. You have blessed me with every spiritual blessing, seated me in the heavenlies with You and promised to be my personal God. You are enough. Forgive my skepticism, suspicion and arrogance to ever think I could walk a step without Your hand in mine. You are not shady, sketchy, unaware, incompetent, nor impotent. And you’re definitely not deaf nor blind. Although I would never say that, at times my actions demonstrate deep-seated unbelief. You are God: Holy. Wise. Faithful. Sovereign. Loving. Good. And so much more. You are near and devoted, committed to my spiritual well-being. Help me to re-align my trust in You and in You alone. Amen
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