When We Have Been Brought to the Edge

The Green River Overlook at Sunset, Canyonlands National Park, Moab, Utah

Have you ever felt like you have been brought to the edge of a cliff? (In the case of the picture above, the drop off is over 2,000 feet...) You feel dry, at a loss- you've been wandering around in the desert like the Israelites in Exodus. A decision you have to make is haunting you and you can't seem to get a clear read on what God is telling you? You keep knocking on doors to have the open slightly, then they just slam in your face? You might have prayed endlessly and have not seen any semblance of an answer. You wait on God, but you mix up your thoughts with what you think God is telling you... leaving you even MORE confused?

I think all of us get to that situation at some point or another. And it is in those times that it is hard to just be still and wait on God. Psalms 46:10 says, "Be still and know that I am God." Taken for face value it might seem a little childish.... of course God is God. But when you think about the character traits that make HIM God is when you can rest knowing he has everything under control. You know He is a God who is constant- he won't EVER change. He has been the same forever, and will always continue to be the same forever. He is a Father who loves His children. He won't EVER give you more than you can handle. He will always send comfort to his children in need. He IS near to the broken hearted. He WILL answer you- but in HIS timing for your good and His ultimate glory. These are things that are promises and truths about our dear Father. The evil one will try to distort Him in your heart to make you feel alone, dejected, and depressed... but when you hit that dry spot, I challenge you to look at what you KNOW to be true about God. Just as with Joshua, He will never leave you nor forsake you because you have been redeemed and been invited to feast at the Father's table. You are loved by someone who's love is deeper and farther reaching than anyone who lives on the Earth. You have the "big guy" on your side. Be still, and KNOW that He is God. Wait patiently for your answer, because it will come.