Mysteries Posted: 31 Aug 2010 06:43 AM PDT Read Romans 9:17–24.Given what we have read so far, how are we to understand Paul 's point here? One idea of this passage is that God is in control. An example is Gods dealing with the Pharoah of Egypt. God used him to display His power. God hardening Pharoah's heart did not remove his freedom of choice but it shows how God works in history with our choices. With our limited scope of things we will not always understand. In situations where we lack understanding we must ask God but if we don't get it we must trust God.
Sure, we don't always understand God's ways, but Jesus came to reveal to us what God is like (John 14:9). Why, then, amid all of life's mysteries and unexpected events, is it so crucial for us to dwell on the character of Christ and what He has revealed to us about God and His love for us? How can knowing what God's character is like help us stay faithful amid trials that seem so unjustified and so unfair?
We will not always understand the things which come our way. The hope is that when we look to Jesus we will obtain strength to deal with what we are going through. We can get discouraged if we focus on our problems but if we focus on Christ we can never go wrong.
Prayer: Father Thank You for all that you have done please help us to trust in you when we do not understand. Thank you I'm Jesus name Amen.
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