Accusing the One Who Loves Us Most

Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to do all the serving alone? Then tell her to help me. Luke 10:40 (New American Standard Bible)

When was the last time you accused God of not caring about you? You might have said it out loud or it might have been buried in your thoughts, but the feelings were there. Many times the idea arises due to how others are treating us or due to the circumstances in our life.

Martha had graciously invited Jesus into her home. A hospitable gesture. Then why the complaint? Mary wasn’t helping her! She felt on her own and probably neglected. Ever feel like her? Ever look at the people in your life and wish they would do more? Ever want to cry out, “Does anyone care?” When the people in our lives don’t give us what we want it often causes feelings of insecurity, neglect, and even rage to surface. If we are not careful we allow their actions or lack of actions to define our own worth and value.

I find it interesting that the first words out of Martha’s mouth were actually spoken against the Lord. The same was true of the disciples when they were caught in a storm at sea. Jesus was asleep and they were fearing for their lives. When they finally decided to ask for His help, the first words out of their mouths were, “Lord, don’t you care about us?” Where in the world do those thoughts come from?

Often we are trapped in our own stories so much that we fail to see the bigger picture. When human sources fail us or the difficulties of life assault us that is NOT the time to second guess God’s character and His involvement in our life. It is imperative that we realize the enemy of our soul will use any and all opportunities to tarnish God’s reputation in our mind. Pain, disappointment, discomfort, and discouragement can cloud our thinking, dull our senses, and raise our suspicions about God’s care for us. If our response to people or circumstances causes us to view God negatively we must realize we are buying into a lie. A lie that says God doesn’t care, God doesn’t notice, and God doesn’t love me. How far from the truth those words are. Let God’s word tell you what He is like. Start with I Peter 5:7 and ask God to allow its truth to penetrate your life in a powerful way!

Father, may I no longer allow the enemy of my soul to malign Your character. May I see Your attentive ways at every turn. May I allow the truth about You to renew my thinking. Amen.

Your Grace Still Amazes Me - Phillips, Craig, and Dean
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Fixing my eyes on Jesus, the Author and Finisher of my faith!