Ever wonder what God is doing when no one is watching. When everyone's attention is on the dramatic scene being played out in front of them, ever stop to think "What is God really doing behind all this?" Not asking in doubt, but true curiosity even though we know that as humans we will never be able to fully explain God's actions or the how behind a scene in our life.
"In God's maze [of life], 'no' to one thing means 'yes' to another. 'No' in one direction is a clear indication of 'yes' in a different direction. 'No' to certain pursuits means 'yes' to others. With God as your guide, a 'no' is never the end; a negative is never permanent." ~Elizabeth Elliot in Loving God with all Your Mind.
Psalm 37:7-"Be still before your God and wait patiently for Him." God is always at work, to bring about my good (Christlikeness) and His glory in my life in ways I cannot see. Wait here means to stand dumb, silent, hold my peace, quiet, be still. My God has no time limits. Trusting Him is not a feeling, it is an action of stillness when I want to rush ahead.
Psalm 46:10 gives me a reason to wait when nothing seems to be happening to move along my will on the stage of my life..."Be still and now that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth." The movie called life isn't over...the Director is still working, but His greatest work is often done behind the scenes.
Thus Henry W. Baker can say...
"I am trusting Thee to guide me;
Thou alone shalt lead,
Ev'ry day and hour supplying
All my need.
I am trusting Thee for power;
Thine can never fail.
Words which Thou Thyself shalt give me
Must prevail.
I am trusting Thee, Lord Jesus;
Never let me fall.
I am trusting Thee forever
And for all."
Psalm 40:1, 3-4-"I waited patiently for the LORD; and He inclined unto me and heard my cry. And He hath put a new song in my mouth; even praise unto our God; man shall see it and fear, and shall trust in the LORD. Blessed is that man that maketh the LORD his trust, and respecteth not the proud, or such as turn aside to lies."
Lord, in my rush to get my will done, help me be humbly submissive to Your Will today. Help me to identify the lies that yell so many deceitful things my way and turn from these lies making You the focal point of my trust. For only then will others see not my life, but the amazing multifaceted God behind my life and will turn to You in faith.