Are My Assumptions Good?

Today’s Scripture Readings:
OT: Job 5-6
NT: Luke 21
W&W: Psalm 61


Today’s Reflection:

Often when people reach different conclusions from the same set of evidence it is because they have come to the questions with different assumptions. Our assumptions determine where we end up just as much as our decisions – possibly even more. One of the best questions we can ask when facing a decision or pushing through troubles is: “Are my assumptions good?”

The following question is from chapter 3 of When God Takes Too Long (Joseph Bentz): “Assume that God is at work – even when you don’t understand what he’s doing”:

Am I really the best judge of my readiness? Moses thought he was ready when he killed the Egyptian, Joseph when he dreamed his grandiose dreams.

All along, we have known that God is at work even though we haven’t understood why life was unfolding as it was. Friends, I have for a very long time thought I was ready to turn the page to the next chapter in my life. God, however, had deemed otherwise, and we have waited for him to open the doors. Now, the page is turning and the future is opening up.

I would say to you (and remind myself and Lana) assume God is at work, for he is!


This Week’s Scripture to Memorize:
Isaiah 53.10-11: Yet it was the LORD's will to crush him and cause him to suffer, and though the LORD makes his life a guilt offering, he will see his offspring and prolong his days, and the will of the LORD will prosper in his hand. After the suffering of his soul, he will see the light of life and be satisfied; by his knowledge my righteous servant will justify many, and he will bear their iniquities.