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How many times have you tried to live your destiny, dreams, or purpose only to have it wiped away? I know I have. I have worked to have the destiny the Lord wants for me for many years and it has not yet happened. I’m almost at the point to where I quit. I don’t want it anymore. But I find that I’m not the only one that has had these issues. Many Biblical characters have also had issues with their destiny and questioned God. Others became bitter and complained to God about their circumstances. Some even challenged God because they didn’t understand what was happening and why God was doing what He did.
James 4:8 says, “Draw close to God and He will draw close to you.” One of the things that we need to do to draw close to God is to be totally honest with Him and how we feel about our circumstances. I was always taught that we need to pray and if we questioned God we were being disrespectful. That isn’t true. God welcomed frankness from His people. He even defends it.
Who questioned, pestered, and complained to God. Who even had doubts about His existence?
1. David. David was a “man after God’s own heart.” (1 Samuel 13:14) However, God listened patiently as David made accusations unfairness, betrayal, and abandonment.
2. Abraham. Abraham was very disturbed with God over the destruction of Sodom. He negotiated with God. He pestered God over what it would take to spare the city. He got it down from fifty to ten. (Genesis 18:16-33)
3. Job. The whole book of Job is about his trials after he lost everything. He was honest with God for being in his circumstances. He complained to God. God, however, defended Job for being honest with Him. (Job 42:7)
4. Moses. God told Moses that He would lead the Israelites. God became fed up with the Israelites and was going to abandon them. He told Moses He would keep His promise of giving them the Promised Land, but He wasn’t going one more step with them in the Desert. Moses responded that he was going to call the trip off if God was not with them. He basically said you sent me out here; you need to take care of me now. (Exodus 33: 12-17)
We all have doubts about our destiny and purpose at one time or another, but we can be totally honest with our Creator. Tell Him how you feel. He is honest enough to handle it. He wants us to be honest with Him about our fears and doubts. We also must remember that He is working everything out for our good.
James 4:8 says, “Draw close to God and He will draw close to you.” One of the things that we need to do to draw close to God is to be totally honest with Him and how we feel about our circumstances. I was always taught that we need to pray and if we questioned God we were being disrespectful. That isn’t true. God welcomed frankness from His people. He even defends it.
Who questioned, pestered, and complained to God. Who even had doubts about His existence?
1. David. David was a “man after God’s own heart.” (1 Samuel 13:14) However, God listened patiently as David made accusations unfairness, betrayal, and abandonment.
2. Abraham. Abraham was very disturbed with God over the destruction of Sodom. He negotiated with God. He pestered God over what it would take to spare the city. He got it down from fifty to ten. (Genesis 18:16-33)
3. Job. The whole book of Job is about his trials after he lost everything. He was honest with God for being in his circumstances. He complained to God. God, however, defended Job for being honest with Him. (Job 42:7)
4. Moses. God told Moses that He would lead the Israelites. God became fed up with the Israelites and was going to abandon them. He told Moses He would keep His promise of giving them the Promised Land, but He wasn’t going one more step with them in the Desert. Moses responded that he was going to call the trip off if God was not with them. He basically said you sent me out here; you need to take care of me now. (Exodus 33: 12-17)
We all have doubts about our destiny and purpose at one time or another, but we can be totally honest with our Creator. Tell Him how you feel. He is honest enough to handle it. He wants us to be honest with Him about our fears and doubts. We also must remember that He is working everything out for our good.
