The devotion on Sunday in my Dodie Osteen book "Choosing Life", was very inspirational. I am reading through the Bible this year, and I am in Numbers. Moses is almost at the end of his life, and the Israelites have spent almost 40 years traveling to the promise land because of their disobedience to God.
Sometimes you can get really bogged down in reading the Old Testament. There are a lot of rituals and sacrifices that God asks His people to do, and in contrast to today, it seems quite meaningless. However, when I read my little "cheat notes" at the bottom of my study Bible, I realize that it is a brilliant way for God to keep the people free from disease and immoral acts that would destroy their nation (much like ours has been destroyed today).
Back to my Sunday devotion. Dodie refers back to the Old Testament as an example of how God has the ability to overcome natural circumstances by His miracle-working power. God led two million people through the wilderness for forty years - they complained loud and often about their plight. There were no drug stores, no doctors, lawyers, housing units, or grocery stores, yet God took care of the Israelites and rewarded them.
God provided shoes that never wore out. When they needed water, it poured out of a rock. When they needed food, it rained down from heaven. There are no limits to God!
It is easy to read about the people back then and say, "If I saw miracles like that, I would never doubt there is a God and that He has a plan for me". The truth is, after a week of eating manna, I would have been grumbling the loudest. In fact, I have had a really tough time this year being disciplined enough to give up something for Lent. I say I am giving up sweets, and in the middle of my second helping of pie, I remember! I finally realized this past week, that my heart was in the wrong place. I really wanted to give up sweets for me and not for God. I wanted to lose weight instead of using this time to focus on all the sacrifices that God made for me when He sent his son to die on the cross for my sins.
There is no doubt that I have had the privilege of seeing how God works in these past eleven months. I have seen miracles, I have felt God's breath in the darkest of times. There are no limits to God! He is constantly demonstrating His power and works in such creative ways. We are limited in thought and deed as to what we can do on this earth. They don't have a cure for cancer yet, but God has great plans for the people who have cancer and trust in Him.
You might be in a terrible crisis today. You may feel limited, but God has no limits. Trust in God no matter what happens, and believe that He has a plan for you! I believe if you are aligned with God's will and trust His word, you will see miracles like you have never imagined!
"Do not let this happy trust in the Lord die away, no matter what happens. Remember your reward! Hebrews 10:35
A Believer in Miracles,
Sandy
P.S. Jon's Dad is home from the hospital, but has a medical procedure this week to try and open up his stomach by using a stint. Keep praying!
