Today’s Reading: Exodus 4-6, Galatians 6
Why? I’ve asked this question often. I’ve asked it of others, and I’ve asked it of God. In recent struggles, I’ve asked it again and again. In today’s reading of Exodus, Moses struggled with various things. I thought of insecurity as I read Exodus 4. I could relate to times of inadequacy. Moses had said, ” “What if they do not believe me or listen to me and say, ‘The Lord did not appear to you’?” Of course, the Lord answered and told Moses ways to move forward. Then, in Exodus 5, Moses felt like he and Aaron had struggled to get the message from the Lord across to Pharaoh. Moses then asks the question in Exodus 5:22, “Why, Lord, did you bring trouble on these people?”
Why? How many times have you asked Why? As I mentioned earlier, I recently cried this word to God.
Moses prayed, “Why, Lord, have you brought trouble?” in Exodus 5:22
Joshua cried, “Why did you ever bring these people across the Jordan?” in Joshua 7:7
Gideon cried, “Why has all this happened to us?” in Judges 6:13
Nehemiah asked, “Why is the house of God neglected?” in Nehemiah 13:11
A Psalmist wrote, “Why, Lord, do you stand so far off?” in Psalm 10:1
David prayed, “Why are you so far from saving me?” in Psalm 22:1
Jesus cried out, “Why have you forsaken me?” in Matthew 27:46
I don’t understand. I pray for this trust daily. Not a sparrow falls from the sky without Him seeing it. (Matthew 10:29) I have to remember and trust that there is no problem in my life that God does not know about. Even though I may not understand…I can trust that God is in control and will work all things out based on His desires, not mine.
Furthermore, because we are united with Christ, we have received an inheritance from God, for he chose us in advance, and he makes everything work out according to his plan. Ephesians 1:11
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28
One of Billy Graham’s daughters, Anne Graham Lotz, wrote, “Life is about more than temporary safety, health, happiness, and prosperity. It’s about a relationship with Him that transcends those things. He never, ever has promised to protect us from suffering, pain, and death. But He has promised to be with us and bring us through…when we place our faith in Him.”
So when you ask, Why – today…trust His love He has for you and the plan He has for you.