Sovereign
Over Us
I have been reading through
the Pentateuch (Genesis – Deuteronomy) as of late. I hate when people say the Old Testament is boring. (I will admit Leviticus, and Numbers
were not easy). If I really look
at myself, though, I find that I identify greatly with the Israelites. That’s scary to write, because they
were awful to God and each other, but it’s true. I find myself reading it, and seeing them turn from God. All I can think is, ‘PEOPLE! COME ON! Do you not see what an awesome God you serve! Is His power, and presence not
perfectly evident!?!’ It’s so
evident to us because we see the bigger picture in their story. We know they eventually make it into
the promise land that God had promised.
The waiting is the hardest. Then again, I look back at myself. I am impatient…extremely
impatient. I know what God has
called me to do, and I want to do it, but I am in a waiting period. For whatever reason, He is wanting me
to wait right now. It’s actually
been about a year and a half, which I know does not seem like a long time, but
this waiting has been hard at times. Heartbreaking actually. Sometimes I even start to doubt His calling, much like the
Isrealites who doubted God’s plan as well. He is using this time to prepare, and refine me for what He
has called me to do. I was
listening to Aaron Keyes song ‘Sovereign Over Us’ in a particularly doubting moment a few nights ago, and
was reminded again of God’s unfailing promise.
Your plans are still to
prosper
You have not forgotten us
Your with us in the fire
and the flood
Faithful forever, perfect
in love
You are Sovereign over us
(Aaron Keyes)
Much Love,
Mere