Although you don’t understand now, you will understand later

"Jesus replied, 'You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.'" (John 13:7)

When you cry or feel overwhelmed, know that God is there, holding your hand and comforting you. And when you’re happy, He celebrates with you.

How many times do we ask or question God about why a particular situation happens in our lives? Many times, especially when something occurs that’s beyond our control and hard to understand. It could be the loss of someone, the end of a relationship, illness, an accident, unemployment, or disappointment. We ask the Lord why, yet we struggle to grasp His purpose.

However, the Bible teaches us that God is always in control of everything. If we have Him as the author and finisher of our faith, we can trust and rest in Him. We may not understand what Jesus is doing, but He knows exactly what He’s accomplishing. Eventually, we will realize that everything that happens serves to grow our faith, love, and knowledge of the Lord. Even when we don’t understand, our character is being shaped as we endure difficulties with trust and wholehearted love for God.

Understanding what God is doing:

• Trust more! Reflect on past events that helped you grow and depend more on God.

• Pray and surrender everything to the Father—all your questions and doubts. Believe that He knows and is in control of it all.

• Jesus is our greatest example. Read the Bible and learn about His love, service, and unconditional sacrifice.

• Lay all your anxieties and your heart at the foot of the cross. Rest in the peace of Jesus.

• Believe even before you understand what’s happening.

• Share your doubts with experienced brothers and sisters in faith and ask them to pray for you.

Prayer: Lord my God, even though I don’t understand why I’m going through this turbulence, I want to trust more in You and in Your Word. Help me to believe with all my heart that You hold control of my life in Your hands. I trust in Your goodness and faithfulness, and in Your firm purpose in all things. Give me strength and increase my faith day by day. In Jesus' name, amen.