Too many humans want to be gods and suppose gains in wealth and prestige equals godhood and godliness. Before bowing at their feet, expose their delusions of grandeur. They are the ones who dare ask God, what are You doing? Do you have the knowledge or wisdom to question God? Some say “Yes”. Paul asks: “Who are you, a mere human being, to argue with God” (Rom. 9:20)? No matter how mighty you think you are, calling God to account is futile; woe to those who quarrel with their creator. “Can a rod strike unless a hand moves it? Can a wooden cane walk by itself” (Isa. 10:15)?
Instead of questioning God, ask yourself, what am I doing? “The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil” (Prov. 16:4). God made Pharoah for a reason: to display His power and proclaim His name throughout the earth (Ex. 9:16). “Does not the potter have the right to make out of the same lump of clay some pottery for special purposes and some for common use” (Rom. 9:21)? Pharoah was made for a special purpose. It is written that “A large house contains not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay.
Some indeed are for honorable use, but others are for common use” (2 Tim. 2:20, ESV). We have seen in Pharoah and Judas that some are for evil use. Grow in knowledge and understand not only the sovereignty of God but your free will as well. Some sincere knowledge seekers ask honest questions to better understand the Lord and His ways. However, it is crucial to remember that we should never become the accuser when we approach God. Instead, we should humble ourselves and acknowledge His sovereignty. We may have questions for God, but the right approach is always one of humility. “In the same way, even though God has the right to show his anger and his power, he is very patient with those on whom his anger falls, who are destined for destruction” (Rom. 9:22, NLT). God's patience with us, even when we question His ways, is a testament to His love and understanding. Let us all strive to discern His will and boldly demonstrate our faith by studying and showing ourselves approved unto Him.
Join me and stand firm in God’s Word and its power. Recognize His kindness and patience, for it is intended to lead us to repentance (Rom. 2:4). It is not a sign of weakness; it is God molding everything together for the good of those who love Him. He makes the riches of his glory shine brighter on those who were prepared in advance for glory (Rom. 9:23). Do not think more of yourself than you ought to. Drop the entitlement mentality and take comfort in the fact that God's kindness is a beacon that leads to righteousness.
Minister Nettie Pennington, Associate Minister, Springfield MB Church
