Gut Reaction

So.. I had an amazing experience yesterday, and I was shocked at both my reaction and my thinking.. I have no idea where it came from - It must have been Jesus cause I don't react to situations like this. Most times when confronted with news or a situation that is painful and intense.. I get upset, I mope or I get angry. Usually this lasts for a good 12 hrs or so, and then FINALLY in desperation I turn to Him.. It's like He's my last resort, the last person I run to cause I figure He'll just calm me and that will infuriate me!! :)

Some news hit my ears yesterday that normally would make me reel - but yesterday I just went to my knees.. and said God I know 3 things : 1. You are faithful. 2. Your timing is perfect 3. No matter what happens You are altogether good. Those things centered me, made me really think about Him, and all that He is doing, and once I captured a look see at Jesus, the situation was not scary anymore.

See that's the lesson from Peter walking on the water- Once he saw a glimpse of Jesus out on that stormy night, it gave him courage, and complete trust. It was nothing for him to jump out of that boat and do some pretty wacky gravity defying things. Keepin' our eyes on the look out for Jesus is what we need to do.. Make sure that He is who we are looking for no matter what the situation presents. Not to worry about the outcome, but to focus on the One who saves.

I pray this wasn't a fluke.. Oh to learn this lesson well.