June 26, 2012

Expecting Big Things

by Keith Gardner
A wicked and adulterous generation looks for a miraculous sign, but none will be given it except the sign of Jonah." Jesus then left them and went away (Matthew 16:4 NIV).
I like seeing God move. It is a joy to see my Heavenly Father do great things for His children, of which I am one. I often refer to Matthew 6 where Jesus in teaching his disciples (and us) to not worry about the necessities of life; clothes and food, because our Heavenly Father know we need such things and He will take care of us. I also like the scripture; "Which of you, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him”! (Matthew 7:9-11 NIV). These verses remind me of just how loving and caring God is. But, if God loves doing these wondrous things for His children, then why would Jesus call us “adulterous” when we look for such miracles?