Circumstances

In the Experiencing God curriculum we're studying for our Life Groups, we're discussing how God speaks to us. This week, one of the things we read was about how God speaks to us in our circumstances.

So often, I hear people accuse God of not caring or disappearing when circumstances are going badly. I don't hear enough people praising God when circumstances are going well. Why is that?

Our circumstances can certainly confuse us sometimes. In the Bible, Job's circumstances confused practically everyone (except God, of course). Thankfully, Job had the right idea when he said, "The Lord gives and the Lord takes away. Blessed be the name of the Lord."

God is not the only one who opens and closes doors. He's certainly not the author of confusion and he's not the designer of destruction in our lives. Regardless of how bad our circumstances are and how difficult it is to see God's hand at work in our lives, we can rest in the Truth of Scripture that promises us, "I am with you always."

Instead of looking at God from the middle of your circumstances, try looking at your circumstances from God's perspective. The Holy Spirit will use God's Word to reveal to you the truth of your situation.