[Discoveries] 09-07-08 Big Idea #7 -- John 4:48

[Inspiration in Your Inbox]

"/*Unless you people see miraculous signs and wonders," Jesus told him, 
"you will never believe." -- John 4:48*/

Big Idea #7. Every "no" has a reason; let Jesus deal with the reasons.

When people say "no" to God, this should not surprise us. Deep inside we 
all wonder, "Can we really trust this Guy who runs the universe?" and 
"What is He going to do with my dreams, my marriage, my kids, my plans, 
my fears?"

And everybody has objections. If you and I are honest with ourselves and 
with God, there are places inside where we have objections. ("God, do 
anything you want with me, but please just don't let my kids suffer." Or 
whatever.)

There's only one way to navigate past any of these sticking points: Turn 
them over to Jesus. I don't know how to reassure you that God knows what 
He's doing. I don't even know how to reassure myself. But I do know that 
I can take all my objections to Jesus. Bringing us to the place of 
belief is the supernatural work of God.

Remember that the serpent came to Eve in the Garden and told her all 
kinds of twisted half truths about God. What is the difference between 
the one who stands and the one who falls? The one who stands takes the 
doubts, the objections back to God. What about this, Father? What do I 
need to know?

Every time Jesus deals with another reason behind a "no," we are 
strengthened. I used to pray, "God, make me slippery, so the enemy can't 
get a grip on me." When Jesus takes away the lies, he takes away the 
leverage of the enemy.

Be encouraged!
Dwight

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