Greater Glory

Right now I am doing a Beth Moore Bible Study, "A Heart Like His: Seeking the Heart of God Through a Study of David, " in the Ladies Bible Study at my Church.  We just completed week one and God has already spoken volumes to me and blessed me so much.  It has given more proof that God has perfect timing because this study could not have come at a better time.  I have been struggling with so much hurt and pain lately. 

All week we have been in 1 Samuel 13-17. We have been looking at David's youth and the relationships that shaped his future.  From God rejecting Saul for disobedience to Samuel anointing David as the next King of Israel and the story of David and Goliath.  We see David as having both tenderness and strength both characteristics of Christ.  So this morning in the session 1 video, Beth Moore talked about Christ, the tenderhearted.  The scripture reference was John 11: 1-6 which is the passage where Lazarus becomes sick & dies. 

3"So the two sisters sent a message to Jesus telling him, "Lord, your dear friend is very sick." 4But when Jesus heard about it He said, "Lazarus' sickness will not end in death. No, it happened for the glory of God so that the Son of God will receive glory from this."  5So although Jesus loved Martha, Mary and Lazarus, 6he stayed where he was for the next two days." John 11: 3-6

Mary and Martha did everything right in making their request known by acknowledging his Lordship, being confident of His Love, bringing Him their specific Need, and not lacking in Faith.  However, Mary and Martha did not receive the response they wanted (For Jesus to come to them and heal their brother Lazarus).  Jesus stayed where he was for two days. (He waited!) Beth Moore asked...What is the problem? Why did He not respond? The answer....Greater Glory!  As it said in verse 4 "No, it happened  for the glory of God so that the Son of God will receive glory from this."

So, why don't I receive the things I ask for (i.e. pregnancy and healing of health issues)? GREATER GLORY is to come!  Timing is more important to God than time itself.  He waits for the greatest glory, not because he does not hear my requests or care about my needs. God's plan is better than anything I could plan for myself.  He knows exactly what I need and when I need it.  So, there is a reason why I am not receiving healing from health issues and He has not allowed Daniel and I to get pregnant. Maybe because with my human nature if I got everything I wanted when I wanted it I would not acknowledge God and give him the glory for my blessings.  But, for now He wants me to WAIT and I'm slowly coming to terms with that. 

Hearing that this morning opened my eyes to why God has not responded to me.  He has not abandoned me.  He is simply waiting and with that I received some peace I have needed.

I have been overwhelmed by what God has shown me this week through this study.  I am excited for the weeks to come and can't wait to see what God has in store for me.