Daily Devotional for Friday September 10, 1999

Focus On The Problem Solver

Instead of Focusing on Your Problems Today, Why not Focus Instead on the Problem Solver? So, if you are reading this, that means the dreaded 9/9/99 didn?t start the great tribulation . . . the saints of God haven?t been raptured . . . and most of you even forgot that something dramatic was supposed to happen. I always am concerned about people trying to tie God to a specific date and time for anything. Every time I read my Bible, it always warns me that NONE knows the exact date and time God is going to do anything. You see my friend, God is not bound by space and time as we are. While certain dates may be meaningful to you and me, to God they have no meaning because he transcends time. The Bible tells us that a thousand years are but a day to him. Once you understand this truth, though, there is something to get very excited about. You see, the God who transcends space and time, who is not bound by the constraints that we are, is able to do ALL things. This omnipotent being is able to do ANYTHING. That includes working out those situations you are facing today.

So many are burdened down today by the problems in their life. Instead of focusing on your problems today, why not focus instead on the problem solver! You see, the God of the universe is waiting for you to exercise your faith, to bring those burdens to Him. ?All things are possible with God,? the Bible proclaims. Isn?t today the day you need to believe that great verse? God is not afraid to be tested. There is no challenge that you can give God that He isn?t able to meet and exceed far beyond your expectations. God is in the blessing business!

Let me encourage you right now. Quit worrying about 9/9/99, Y2K, xyz, and every other thing that comes up. Quit worrying about your marriage, your finances, your children, your health, those unsaved loved ones, and those situations in your life that have you down. Our God is greater than any man-made calendar date . . . He is greater than divorce . . . He is greater than bankruptcy . . . He is greater than depression . . . He is greater than illness . . . He is greater than drugs, alcohol, gambling, and every other addiction . . . He is greater than any situation or battle that you are facing today. Start looking up. Put that problem in His hands today. He has created you to serve and glorify Him with your life. Give that burden to Him today and start living in the confidence and knowledge that your God has it all under control.

I love you and care about you. I know many are facing difficult situations. Trust God today. Cast your cares upon Him. He won't let you down.