GOD IS NOT SHOCKED

God is never shocked about the way things turn out in life, even if we are. It is never a surprise to Him. He never makes mistakes. And because He is a Good Leader, we can trust Him that everything is going to turn out right in the end.

Many times, we think we know how something is going to turn out. That is an expectation. Then, it does not turn out that way. This can cause disappointment. But if we are able to come into agreement with God’s leadership in the midst of this disappointment, we will be able to overcome any trial without quitting in the face of opposition.

But there are times when we are concerned that we missed God’s will. We may wonder if we did something wrong in a specific situation. We may ask the question, “How could I have done it differently?”

It is important to ask these questions and to learn from our mistakes, but many times, we torture ourselves with these questions to the point of worry and anxiety. There comes a point where we must quiet our soul, and realize that God is not as shocked as we are. Actually, He is not shocked at all.

God knows when we have the desire to please Him. He knows when we want to do His complete will with an absolute “Yes” in our hearts. He is not out to trick us. His goal is not to make us mess up so He can beat us over the head.

First, ask yourself, “Am I obeying the commandments in God’s Word to the best of my ability, repenting and warring against sin when I fail?” Then, ask yourself, “Am I truly asking God what He wants me to do in this situation?” Thirdly, ask yourself, “Have I heard a clear answer from the Lord and if so, what is it?”

Most likely, you can answer yes to the first two questions. If not, go back and fix something, but most sincere believers who are truly seeking God can answer “yes” to the first two questions.

The third question, however, is where people begin to torture themselves about whether they are in God’s will or not. But the answer is simple. If you are truly asking the Lord, and you have not heard a clear answer, then do what you feel is best from the wisdom and experience you have, and your knowledge of the Word. If God wants to stop you, He can simply say something.

You are truly seeking Him, and if you heard something clearly, you would do exactly what He said, right? So, if you have not heard anything clear, take a deep breath and do what you feel is best. Maybe seek some godly counsel from close friends and mentors—and breathe. It’s going to be okay. God is not shocked, and He is not worried that you are going to make the wrong decision.

He is a Good Leader and He will let you know if you need to make a turn. Trust Him. He knows where this thing is going.