God Is So Predictable

God is so predictable-

the constancy of God
his kindness, love, discipline
his eternal nature

Learning life’s lessons are harder still without the knowledge of Christ and a relationship firmly built upon his constancy. But knowing his constancy can sometimes be a stark revelation of our shortcomings. This past week, my daughter faced a dilemma of sorts. She knew she had to search her heart for the answer but recognized that seeking God’s approval took priority. We encouraged her to pray about it and she exclaimed in typical teen-age frustration that "God is so predictable!" In other words, she already knew what the answer would be and it would't be what she wanted to do. We laughed later at her description of God. She's right, God is predictable and I am thankful. I’ve pondered that topic for a week, basking in the truth of that and the beauty of her childlike description.

Reading through some of our Pulpit Commentaries I found this: "A faith strong enough to grasp this ( his constancy) will light up every forest, and overcome every foe." The fact that he can know all and be kind to us still is truly humbling. God is so predictable...aren't you glad?