Act: 23:23-24 Application study bible
Life rarely unfolds according to our neatly written plans. Situations arise that defy logic, outcomes occur we never predicted, and doors close we thought were surely meant for us. In such moments, the temptation is strong to demand explanations or to rely on our limited reasoning. Yet God calls us into a deeper, fuller trust—one that does not depend on understanding the “why” but rests in knowing the “Who.”
Jen Tan learns that through her Bible reading, when God reassured her to be patient and to trust in God’s timing and His ways. She says -
"In the quoted chapter, the Roman commander ordered that Paul be sent to Caesarea. Jerusalem was the seat of Jewish government, but Caesarea was the Roman headquarters for the area.
God works in amazing and sometimes amusing ways. He wanted Paul to go to Caesaria and He could use any number of ways to get Paul to there, but he chose to use the Roman army to deliver Paul from his enemies. God’s ways are not our ways! Ours are limited; his is not. Don’t limit God by asking him to respond your way. When God intervenes, anything can happen - even more and even better than you could ever anticipate.
This message comes at just the right time. Although I trust in God’s provision, as a human being, there are times I feel disappointed and wonder why, despite my doctor repeatedly arranging for me to join clinical trials, all doors seem to close one by one. Yet, in my heart, I tell God that I will put my faith in Him and be patient.
As it says in Proverbs 3:5–6, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.”
Ephesians 3:20, “I will give you more than you asked for, be patient and trust me”.
Even when the path seems blocked, I am reminded to trust His timing and His plan, believing that He is working behind the scenes for my good.
God is good. Just after all the CNY celebrations came to an end, I started feeling unsettled about what’s next in my cancer treatment. But today, reading this has reminded me to put my trust back in Him".
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