Longing and Reaching || What Do You Do When God Takes Too Long?
Reason 1 – They wanted the end result instead of going through what it takes to get there, so it created Doubt
“Nothing is wasted in the economy of God” – Nick Person
Mark 9:22-24 – Insert at beginning of v. 22 [The demon]
Our struggle most of the time isn’t necessarily if God can, but if He actually will.
Solution 1 – Seek Him, more than what He can do for you
“When you can’t trace His hand, trust His heart.” – Albert Tate
For some, we need to be convinced.
For most, we need confidence.
For all, we need Christ’s presence.
Reason 2 – They longed for deliverance and freedom, but reached for temporary satisfaction.
What are you reaching for, and what are you longing for and can you tell the difference?
“Whatever keeps me from my bible is my enemy, however harmless it may appear to be.” – A.W. Tozer
Solution 2 – Make what you are reaching for and what you are longing for are the same thing – Just Jesus.
Exodus 32:25-29
Love delayed isn’t love denied
How are you wrestling with God? Are you at all? Are you seeking Him more than what He can do for you?
What are you reaching for currently and what do you genuinely long for and are both of those things Jesus?