How to operate the sprinkler control box?
How to change smoke alarm batteries?
What is the password for …..?
What to do when the car’s tire pressure is low?
Where have I placed such-and-such?
Where did he file that document?
But of the most comfort to me has been to realize the absolute practicality of Jesus being the “wonderful counsellor” (Isaiah 9:6).
That thought is re-stated in Colossians 2:3 which says: “[Christ] in whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.”
Yes, of course, all of our spiritual questions are resolved in Jesus Christ, but He, being God, has all the wisdom and knowledge about everything!
To my thinking, He can get me the answers I need about the most practical of matters!
For virtually all of my life as a Christ-follower, I have sought the Lord for wisdom, but as a widow that seeking took on a more practical and at times a more urgent, dimension.
I’ve learned that not all questions need an immediate answer. As a matter of fact, it seems the Lord sees the need for me to WAIT for solutions as being more important than to immediately get the answer itself.
Trust has become magnified to me. Ask for help and then wait, fully convinced that He will respond at the right time with the right solution.
Widowhood has been (and continues to be) God’s instrument to teach me to seek Him, to trust Him, and to wait on His timing.
He has come through for me on so many things (and never too late). For those matters yet unresolved, my reliance on Him has grown exponentially.
He is, indeed, the Wonderful Counsellor in whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
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Wonderful and comforting to know that we are never alone. Jesus is only a prayer away by our side and ready to come to our aid.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you, Barbara.
Thanks for these words of encouragement. It reminds me that not only can we count on Jesus in those hard times, we usually learn from them too.
ReplyDeleteVery good insight, Barbara. I liked what you said
ReplyDelete"I’ve learned that not all questions need an immediate answer. As a matter of fact, it seems the Lord sees the need for me to WAIT for solutions as being more important than to immediately get the answer itself."
We learn the most profound truths during hard times. Thank you for this heartfelt post.
Oh, Barbara, your words here touched me deeply! When Danny had some accelerated heart issues, he was determined to teach me how to maintain the household budget that he has on spreadsheets, where to look for passwords, and other details I would never have thought about. I've already lost one husband, so having to face this was so difficult for me, but now, I appreciate all the attention he gave to me in this time of uncertainty. I know that God is there with both of us and perhaps, through it all, Jesus has been prompting both of us to listen and heed His words of wisdom. We do learn the most profound truths when life is hard.
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Wow. Thank you for sharing this, He really can provide for all our needs.
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