AUG. 14, 2013
The
Joy Of Disappointment
Read: Proverbs
3:1-12
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own
understanding. —Proverbs
3:5
While in
Bible college, I auditioned for one of the school’s traveling musical
teams. I
was excited about the thought of being able to be involved in that ministry,
but was crushed when I failed to make the team. In my disappointment, I could
only
trust that God’s purposes were greater than mine.
Months
later, I had the opportunity to join a different musical team, but as the Bible
teacher. The results were more than I could have imagined. Not only was my
future
wife a part of that team, allowing us to serve Christ together, but it
also gave me many
opportunities to preach over the next 3 years—priceless
preparation for a life of
ministry in the Word.
Many times
we struggle with the reality that our Father knows what is best. We
assume our
way is right. But, as we rest in Him, His purposes always prove to be for
our
good and His praise. To be honest, that’s easy to see when the outcome is
better
than we had hoped, but difficult when we can’t see the good right now or
maybe
won’t till heaven.
As wise
King Solomon said, “Trust in the Lord with
all your heart, and lean not
on your own understanding; in all your ways
acknowledge Him, and He shall direct
your paths” (Prov. 3:5-6).
Guide
me, O Thou great Jehovah,
Pilgrim through this barren land.
I am weak, but Thou art mighty;
Hold me with Thy powerful hand. —Williams
God’s
purpose for today’s events may not be seen until tomorrow.
Source:
Our Daily Bread 2012
