I wonder if it's similar to a person who was in a coma learning to breathe on his or her own again? Something that you have taken for granted for so long that God has to bring to a place where you can't help but notice his care and concern.
This morning I was spending some time with the Lord and was reading in Acts. I read this...
34 But a Pharisee in the council named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law held in honor by all the people, stood up and gave orders to put the men outside for a little while.35 And he said to them, "Men of Israel, take care what you are about to do with these men.36 For before these days Theudas rose up, claiming to be somebody, and a number of men, about four hundred, joined him. He was killed, and all who followed him were dispersed and came to nothing.37 After him Judas the Galilean rose up in the days of the census and drew away some of the people after him. He too perished, and all who followed him were scattered.38 So in the present case I tell you, keep away from these men and let them alone, for if this plan or this undertaking is of man, it will fail;39 but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them. You might even be found opposing God!"What strikes me is how Gamaliel was willing to trust a difficult situation to God. He knew that God would be exerting his providence. While the council feared this upstart movement, Gamaliel did not. He knew that if God was in it they couldn't stop it and really, didn't want to. This is in stark contrast to the story that immediately precedes, that of Ananias and Sapphira.
Gamaliel trusted.
Over the last few days I have been reminded that my plans are not my own. I am simply called to follow and obey, or as a friend says, "flex and obey"! I am learning that frustrations and angst comes from my lack of trust in the Providential King.
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