84% of the story has yet to be revealed - part 2

Last month, my husband and I had the privilege of attending the joyous wedding of a young man that we have known now for almost a decade.  His story is a remarkable redeeming of God.  As I watched him at the altar with his beautiful bride, I was awestruck by what God had done in this man's life.

God had a different story for him. 

There was a redeeming there.  He is now a pastor in the urban core.  He lives a life that would be impossible if not for God.

One of the great deceits that prevails in this world is that nothing is going to change, you cannot change, your future looks dismal, and you are plain stuck.

And like my father-in-law's novel in yesterday's posting, the outcome appears obvious and doesn't look so good.

But God isn't done yet.  This is not the end of the story.

One of the great realities about God is that He makes all things new. And so, that impossible situation doesn't have to remain that way. God may or may not change the circumstances, but He will change you in the midst.

God doesn't just have another ending for your story, but a profound journey along the way of knowing Him more, a tale of narrow squeaks, impossible victories, and His faithfulness.

And I am sure
that He who began a good work in you
       will bring it to completion
       at the day of Jesus Christ.

                            Philippians 1. 6

We can be fully assured when we follow Him, God will both guide and provide.  But we cannot dictate nor predict HOW.  Faith is recognizing that I do not control the outcome, yet knowing the Author does.

Don't limit your vision of what God can do.  He may surprise you. No, make that, He WILL surprise you.

You are still just in the middle of your own story. Give God the space and time to work. There is a long faithfulness here, that is not yet finished, an incredible daily story of His redeeming.

This is not the end of the story.
"Trust Me in it."
 

What no eye has seen, nor ear heard,
nor the heart of man conceived,
what God has prepared
        for those who love Him.

                       1 Corinthians 2. 9