We see in Genesis how God created the Earth, how He made the animals, planted the high trees, the small shrubs, created streams with crystal clear water running over the rocky pebbles and the galaxies that leave us awestruck. Do you notice how he created man on the last day..that is to say, He created man after He made the trees, the animals, the sun and the moon? He did not create Adam first and then tell Adam to help Him create and give form to the Earth..He did not ask him to lift and arrange the rocks or fashion the stars. He did not ask him to go and guide the elephants towards the stream. He did not ask him to dig the soil and plant a seed or go direct the ocean waters to produce tributaries.No, He set up things strategically before Adam existed so that He could enjoy everything after.
You see, God is trying to show you today that before you were even born, He knew you and has already set up everything you need. He knew what you would need, who you would need, where you would go, what you would do, what talents you would have and has even taken into account the mistakes you would make. He is not a Father who lets you come into this world without anything prepared and leave you to direct your own life. He has already prepared, arranged and designed your garden for you. You do not need to go through this life uncertain, beat up, devastated or depressed. He has you in the palm of His hands. He has already made the trees for you to pluck your favourite fruit from, pristine water for you to drink from and a bench in your garden you can sit and relax on…this is the confidence you can have when you go through challenges in this life.
Things may happen..we may not always understand why it happened but we can stand firm, knowing that one bad break has not pushed us out of the lush garden God has for us. We may not know the answer to all our problems but we know the One who does!..so why don’t you stay in faith knowing that the Creator of the Universe hasn’t forgotten about you. There is not a single minute of any day that he leaves you, asking you to handle life alone. No matter how unfair the situation is, trust Him because He has already set up everything you need to fulfill your destiny. Deuteronomy 31:8 says “Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.”
What do you need today?..health as plump as an apple? It’s already there in your garden. Abundance as fresh as the waters? It’s already there in your garden. Overflow as huge as the rocks? It’s already there in your garden. An Adam? He’s already assigned to your name in your garden. An Eve? She’s already assigned to your name in your garden. All you need to do is close your eyes, take a deep breath and say “Lord God..thankyou that I’m surrounded by you and that you have all my paths planned and arranged for me…so I’m not going to worry, I know you’ve got me covered.”
Why don’t you trust Him? Genesis 28:15 says “Behold, I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.”
Joanna.