Facing A Problem

Question to think about: What do you do when you face a problem?

The forecast in our area includes heavy rains, high winds, floods, and avalanches. When a storm was coming, my grandfather used to say, "Grab your hat and hang on!" My grandfather always had a positive attitude through the storms of life. While he certainly saw the glass half full rather than half empty . . . his attitude came from knowing that God was present . . . he consciously chose to trust God regardless of the challenges.

Look at the day that John described. Jesus and the disciples faced a problem:
Jesus soon saw a great crowd of people climbing the hill, looking for him. Turning to Philip, he asked, "Philip, where can we buy bread to feed all these people?"
He was testing Philip, for he already knew what he was going to do.
Philip replied, "It would take a small fortune to feed them!"
(John 6:5-7, NLT)

Philip could not see a solution, only problems.

The thing is . . . Jesus was present . . . the activity and work of Jesus was not hindered by the problems . . . in fact . . . the problems became a way to reveal the power, provision, and peace of Christ, God with us.

What problems do you face?
Invite Christ into the problem.
Be aware of the presence of Christ.
Ask Christ to guide you.
Trust Christ.
Follow the way of Christ.
There is something more to see and experience in the presence of Christ.
Learning with you to face problems with trust,
Shalom,
Kerrie
(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2009 All Rights Reserved)