Lesson #20

Lesson #20: Isn't it funny?

Isn't it funny how sometimes we can never see the things that are right in front of us? This weekend our church service was about faith. Mark Shook, our pastor, said that quite often people say to him that God is now working in their lives.

Isn't it funny how we never noticed God before? For me, I always thought that my successes were because I was a goal-oriented, self-sufficient, determined person. All attributes which can lead to failures (as my experiences has proven). Anything I set my mind to...considered it done. Easy. There was nothing too difficult for "me" to do. Isn't it funny that I thought it was by my power? Sure, I thanked God and acknowledged Him every now and then. But I truly believed it was all me. By my power and my strength...

Isn't it funny that it was never really me? God has blessed me throughout my entire life whether I previously recognized it or not. He has blessed me continuously without fail with great family, friends, health, jobs...opportunities.

Interestingly enough, I had the following verse on a note card on top of my dresser for several months:

"You will not succeed by your own strength and power, but by My Spirit, says the Lord". - Zechariah 4:6

A while back I was contemplating whether I should quit "not" drinking anymore. I was trying to rationalize that I was strong enough to now drink moderately. Then, I realized that I had the answer right in front of me for so long...I will not succeed by my own strength and power, but by His Spirit.

Isn't if funny how we start to see things?