I had a very minor situation which occurred recently
in which it would have been perfectly reasonable for me to clarify a matter
which would then make a case beneficial to myself about a particular issue. I’m
not talking about something over which there would have been great disagreement
or arguing, frankly, in the big scheme of things this is very small. However a
calm, simple clarification of things would have been understandable and would
have been to my benefit.
But I had a sense I should just leave it alone and
if the minor clarification to my benefit was recognized that would be fine. On
the other hand, if the minor clarification to my benefit was not recognized
that would be okay, too.
I felt impressed to approach the situation in this
way: I will trust God to bring the clarification, or not.
Please understand I’m not trying to present myself
as a wonderful marvel of the Christian faith—I’m definitely not a wonderful
marvel of the Christian faith. (Although at one time, I came in 2nd
place in a Bible trivia contest that included 3 players. So, I’ve got that
going for me.) I’m only reporting to you that this was the approach I felt led
to take.
Well, it turns out God did bring the clarification
to my benefit.
You say, “What is all of this supposed to prove,
buster? Do you think you’re special or something?”
No.
The whole episode was simply a gentle little
reminder to me, once again, that God is involved in the small details of life and
I can trust Him at every level of life. It was also a reminder that God
continues to be much nicer to me than I deserve.
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