Having a God’s Eye View [Day 32]
By Kimberly Coryell
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” (Isaiah 55:8-9 NIV)
The perspective we have during these times will determine the outcome. The view we currently have is just a snapshot of where we are at this particular moment in time. It is our observation of life based on the sights we see as we travel through what some call “uncertain times.” Life has many twists and turns, valleys and mountaintops. From our current position, we have no way to determine the plans God has for our lives. However, God sees the big picture, the beginning from the end. As we maneuver our daily life and our walk with God during this pandemic, it is important to realize the confidence we have in understanding that God’s perspective is so much bigger and better than ours. In order to do that, we must rise above the limitations of our current view to truly grasp the scope of just how high God’s thoughts and ways are above our own understanding.
How do we do this? We drench ourselves in the Word of God; we spend time in His presence and ask Him to show us His ways and will for our lives. When we seek Him, He will be found. As you do, God will reveal Himself to you in a deep and meaningful way so that you may truly grasp how wide and long and high and deep God’s love is for you, and know that His love surpasses all knowledge (Eph 3:18-19)!
While it may seem like social distancing is our new norm, it does not have to be the norm in our walk with God or in our fellowship with church family. As we continue to seek God, participate in small groups and engage in church online. God will show you that His thoughts and plans are so much higher, wider, and grander than anything we could imagine. Let’s allow Him to work in and through us as we trust that He is in control and knows best.
We all have the opportunity to choose the filter/view by which we see things during this time: despair, anger, frustration, fear… the options are plentiful. Let’s be challenged to ask God to give us a God’s eye view of our situation. We can be confident that He will lead and guide us as we seek Him and continue to gather together for small groups, prayer meetings, and church services.
Prayer
Father God, thank You for reminding us that Your ways and thoughts are so much greater than what we can think of or imagine on our own. Thank You for showing us that You see us and hear us and that You are in control. We trust in You and ask You to help us press into You and look towards You to guide us during this time. In Jesus’ name, amen.
