Destined for Greatness: Your Tuesday Morning Inspiration with Gerald Chinogara
Trying to understand God with our human logic is not a faith-builder. The plagues God used to convince Pharaoh to “Let His people go” amazed both Egyptians and Israelites. The Egyptians, because they felt the brunt of God’s might. And the Israelites, because they received protection from the horrible plagues. God parted the water ahead of the Israelites when their escape route dead-ended at a huge sea. They walked across the seabed on dry land with two large sea walls beside them. The Egyptian army drowned, and the Israelites watched as God crashed the sea waters overtop their enemies.
As we all know, life brings a mixed bag of experiences, just after being delivered out of Egypt with a mighty hand, the Israelites’ went for a few days without water and told Moses they would rather die in Egypt as slaves than suffer through God’s plan. They could not see that He had done the impossible for them, they were blind to His greatness because they were thirsty, how ironic. Their present circumstances caused them to forget how much God had done for them in the past. Their human nature provoked them to doubt God’s goodness.
Similar with the Israelites, when we walk the dry seabed with water-walls one day and question God’s goodness the next, it shows our faith depends on our circumstances. At times, however, in his infinite wisdom, God chooses not to respond to our requests immediately. Perhaps He knows we need to learn lessons or develop skills. Maybe He knows our faith muscles need strengthening or that waiting for His response will help develop our character. He knows that persevering in faith, even when we can’t see God at work, makes us stronger.
If you’re crying out today, be comforted and encouraged by the knowledge that God hears every cry and always responds in a timely manner in the way that is best because He loves you. David describes God’s responsiveness in 2 Samuel 22:7 “In my distress I called to the Lord; I called out to my God. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came to his ears.” You can trust God for the present situation based on His faithfulness in the past. Cry out to Him, tell Him your needs, and watch to see how He responds. No matter what our current situation is, unwavering faith guarantees victory.
Gerald is an astute business leader,strategic marketer by profession and a motivator by calling. Currently he is Head of Marketing & Alternative Distribution Channels for Old Mutual Zimbabwe. He has over 15 years diverse business experience at senior and executive management in leading corporate companies in Zimbabwe.
