Just recently I’ve been struck again by how often Christians compare themselves with other Christians. Sometimes it is to our detriment. We feel we are not as gifted, as spiritual, as friendly, as prayerful or serving as much as they are.
We might feel their prayers are being answered, while ours are not. But perhaps the problem could be more than we are not listening to or liking the answer we’re getting. Just because God answered someone else a certain way in a certain situation does not necessarily mean He is obliged to answer us the same way.
What is right for them may not be right for us and vice versa. Obviously I’m not talking about salvation issues here, as there is only one way to be saved – by believing and trusting in Jesus and what he did on the cross. I’m talking more about the everyday life choices we make. Sometimes we may pray for healing. Others have been healed. Why not us? We don’t know why. All we know is that God has a purpose in allowing what is happening.
We might feel life always sails along smoothly for some Christians, whereas our life may seem like we’re always battling the rough waves. In that we have to allow God to be God and abide by what he decides and the way He decides our life should be ordered.
In our bible study group recently we’ve been sharing some of our favorite verses and how they have impacted on our lives. It is interesting to see how different verses have affected different people and taken on a whole new meaning in their situation.
That’s because God speaks to each of us in the way we best understand and in the place and circumstances where we are.That’s one of the things that makes God’s Word such a valuable asset. It is God speaking to us right here, right now, where we are. Are you listening?
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