Sign Before Seeing
What if you were asked to come to a car lot and pick one to buy without ever seeing it? The only way this can come into play is if the integrity of the dealership was solid, right? Can you picture yourself signing paperwork, agreeing to monthly payments, reading the fine print and walking away with keys in hand before they actually bring the vehicle around? Would you have that much confidence in their salesmanship? As human beings, that's quite difficult. We're prone to have defects, causing us to not trust the reputation of the other. It's more believable if what we're aiming to acquire is in view and at arm's reach, but what if it isn't? Should we just...trust... the provider of the automobile? Most of us couldn't dream of doing so, for most of our confidence comes from tangible evidence. This situation is similar to how we are with God. Unless we see His work, we worry, assuming that which we want to invest in isn't concrete because we choose to see with our eyes.
God's credibility is better than Mercedes Benz, better than BMW, Lexus, Range Rover, Toyota and Honda combined. His showcase of cars can be seen in the Old and New Testament. They can be seen during the moments of your life where you fell short on funds, when a conflict threatened your marriage, when your kids were rebelling, and after your boss decided to let you go. What if your car broke down and God asked that you sign papers, promising something better with longevity, stability, and reasonable payments? Could you do it without seeing the product? Are you willing to solidify your commitment with the pen marking across the line? This will strengthen your faith. We should do things in this order: Believe, Act, and Wait. Most of us Wait, Act, and Believe, especially if things go our way. What if they don't? Are you willing to trust the circumstance or your circumcised heart--cut and molded to fit the content of your faith and not your fear? That is totally up to you, my friend.
When doubt arises, I like to think back on how far God has taken me. I recall the valleys, still waters, and green pastures (Psalm 23). God has always been my salesman, my shepherd, my soul redeemer. Sorry if this sounds like a poem from David that he wrote on a sunny day in Spring, but it's the memory that calms me. Not every situation is a clean one, but it doesn't mean that the outcome will be the same. The car I've been driving for the past 32 years has had many oil changes and bad tires. I've torn axels due to potholes and broke windows because of rocks thrown from other people's trucks and sedans. The awesome thing about what I've been driving is the unlimited warranty. It guarantees safety and durability, but only in the name of Jesus. This may sound cheesy to you guys, but I'm sure you'll think twice before buying your car from someone who's reputation reeks of non-dependability.
God's credibility is better than Mercedes Benz, better than BMW, Lexus, Range Rover, Toyota and Honda combined. His showcase of cars can be seen in the Old and New Testament. They can be seen during the moments of your life where you fell short on funds, when a conflict threatened your marriage, when your kids were rebelling, and after your boss decided to let you go. What if your car broke down and God asked that you sign papers, promising something better with longevity, stability, and reasonable payments? Could you do it without seeing the product? Are you willing to solidify your commitment with the pen marking across the line? This will strengthen your faith. We should do things in this order: Believe, Act, and Wait. Most of us Wait, Act, and Believe, especially if things go our way. What if they don't? Are you willing to trust the circumstance or your circumcised heart--cut and molded to fit the content of your faith and not your fear? That is totally up to you, my friend.
When doubt arises, I like to think back on how far God has taken me. I recall the valleys, still waters, and green pastures (Psalm 23). God has always been my salesman, my shepherd, my soul redeemer. Sorry if this sounds like a poem from David that he wrote on a sunny day in Spring, but it's the memory that calms me. Not every situation is a clean one, but it doesn't mean that the outcome will be the same. The car I've been driving for the past 32 years has had many oil changes and bad tires. I've torn axels due to potholes and broke windows because of rocks thrown from other people's trucks and sedans. The awesome thing about what I've been driving is the unlimited warranty. It guarantees safety and durability, but only in the name of Jesus. This may sound cheesy to you guys, but I'm sure you'll think twice before buying your car from someone who's reputation reeks of non-dependability.
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