God of the GAPS, it's not what you think!

 

GOD OF THE GAPS!

My title is a bit deceiving. The term "God of the Gaps" is this theory that God is explained by the things we don't know in science and nature. So the GAPS represent gaps of our knowledge. If we think about this further that means the more and more we know, the smaller and smaller God gets. and that is just not correct. God is greater than science and he is greater than all our knowledge combined. 

When I talk about GOD of the GAPS, I am talking about my HUGE GAPS OF LIFE WHERE I WAS NOT FAITHFUL TO GOD. 

I have talked, so many times, about the twisty, curvy path of my life. From my life in CATV to school teacher/coach to school administrator, back to teacher, to traveling ministry, to American Missionary to PASTOR. My life has been through a bunch of changes. Every step along the way has been fascinating and adventurous. God knows my love of adventure. AND now that I look back, I can say God has been in the midst of all of it. And this morning I realized something, I have prayed for God's guidance all along the way. The amazing part is not the answer to the prayers I prayed. The real amazing part is that God was working EVEN IN THE GAPS of my prayer and faith life. God has even guided my steps during those times of silence on my part. HE has never had GAPS in his FAITHFULNESS even though there have been HUGE GAPS in my own. 

"'What sorrow awaits my rebellious children,' says the Lord. 'You make plans that are contrary to mine. You make alliances not directed by my Spirit, thus piling up your sins. For without consulting me, you have gone down to Egypt for help. You have put your trust in Pharaoh's protection. You have tried to hide in his shade. But by trusting Pharaoh, you will be humiliated, and by depending on him, you will be disgraced. For though his power extends to Zoan and his officials have arrived in Hanes, all who trust in him will be ashamed. He will not help you, instead, he will disgrace you.'" (Isaiah 30:1-5, NLT)

I haven't put my faith in Pharaoh, but I have trusted my own wisdom. I have trusted my own heart. I have trusted in the WORLD. In my GAPS of faith it was all about me and not THE GREAT CONSULTANT. Yes, prayer is about consulting with the Lord. I cannot think of the number of times I have gone to the Lord in prayer seeking his wise counsel and direction. I love it that even though I have had GAPS in my prayer life, God continued to work and direct things because he knew exactly where all this was going. God doesn't take TIME OFF from us. He is ALWAYS with us even when we are NOT WITH HIM. 

I have progressively increased my prayer life, my time spent with the great CONSULTANT. Now I cannot imagine even taking a step without seeking his wisdom and guidance. I praise God he works in my silence. HE IS MY GOD OF THE GAPS!

What about you? Where are you in your relationship with the Lord. Are you in a GAP? Why not seek out the Lord today, ASK HIM TO GUIDE YOUR STEPS. Even though I have experienced those GAPS, I cannot imagine entering into another time of silence. 

Thank you Lord for teaching me about the gaps in my faith. Help my to ALWAYS PURSUE YOU and your wisdom on this long and winding road of life. AMEN!

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