Saturday, 18 February 2012

• Need-to-know-basis

  I had a revelation a few days ago but didn't take the time to jot it down. Hopefully, I'm still able to write what I want to write. *fingers crossed*

  I can't exactly remember what prompted me to this revelation but I think it was because of a Facebook status update of my friend that talks about God's "Yes, No and Wait" answer.

  We all know that life doesn't seem to always go the way we want it to go. Or for some people, they'll feel that it never goes the way they want it to. For those with religion, they would probably question God why things didn't go the way they plan.

  I've always believed that there is a greater plan out there for us, one where God meticulously arranged and planned for us according to our individual traits. No two plans are alike, the same way no two individuals are alike. Yes, you may ask "What about identical twins?". I'm here to tell you that even identical twins may not have the same personalities. And perhaps for some, even the same looks will alter as they grow, making it easier for you to identify who's who. And even though they grow up in the same environment, goes to the same school, they'd still have a slight difference in their choices of friends, hobbies, trends and etc. It is rare that both will have the same interest, degree, career and so on.

  As believer of Christ, we know that God's way is higher than ours. We may not know the plan He has but we know that there is one because we are all God's precious children. And this is where the "need to know basis" comes to play. God will always reveal just enough for us to keep going, no more no less. He wouldn't reveal something He knows we are not yet capable of achieving nor would He let us see the picture in whole (there's always something more to it, I reckon) because He doesn't want to get us all excited and not work hard towards the goal.

  I know it can get frustrating at times when you've prayed and prayed again and God gives you the same dream, directions or Word and you don't exactly know what is it or how is it helping you. But then again, you'll realised that once you've fully understood what God has revealed to you and work towards it or apply it daily in your life, God will reveal more once He knows that you're ready for the next stage. It's really just like studying. For example, before you attend university, you'll have to go through foundation course. And when you're in university, depending on the degree you're studying and what your major is, there is a list of core subjects you'd have to take every year. But the university wouldn't arrange for you to study something you haven't learned before. Hence for some subjects, there is always a prerequisite stating that you'll have to complete which subject before being able to take that particular subject. And usually, the prerequisite for second year subjects are those you've passed in your freshman year and so on. Therefore, the action of God revealing His plans for us is like us going through different stages. He clearly knows when we're ready and how far our capabilities can stretch so He only tells us what we need to know. And once He has done that, it is up to us whether or not we work to achieve it; if we do, then we can embrace ourselves for more of Him.

  It is strictly on a need-to-know-basis so remember not to get too frustrated when you hit a roadblock. Remember that His plans for us is not to harm us but for us to prosper. Remember to pray and seek him earnestly when circumstances arise. I remember vividly the song titled "Still" by Hillsong and the lyrics goes

  "Hide me now
  Under your wings
  Cover me
  within your mighty hand
  
  When the oceans rise and thunders roar
  I will soar with you above the storm
  Father you are king over the flood
  I will be still and know you are God
  
  Find rest my soul
  In Christ alone
  Know his power
  In quietness and trust"

  And this is what we all need to do. Find rest in Him in all situation, especially when we are tired and feels like giving up. Because at the finish line, we will soar with God above our storms. Our storms are designed to make us stronger, not pull us down.

  More of Him, less of me, less of us. Simple yet so hard to achieve. And this is what I need to constantly remind myself day in day out. I have learned to give thanks in all situation even when I'm in a bad situation because I know that there is always a light at the end of the tunnel; one I may not see now but know in my heart that it is there, simply because my God never fails. :)

  After all, if our God is for us, who is against us?

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