Jeremiah 33:3 “‘Call to Me and I will answer you, and I will tell you great and mighty things, which you do not know.’”
TRUE SOURCE OF KNOWLEDGE
I have jokingly said that this verse should be quoted by every student before they take an exam. Haven’t you prayed this prayer? “O God, please help me remember everything I have studied for this test.” Or “God, I have been so busy I haven’t studied like a should. Could you help out a brother, just this once?”
God could give us all the answers to the exam, but He won’t. He can help us prepare. He can help us study. He can help our memory. But God won’t just make up for our slackness. Jeremiah is sitting in a jail, and God tells Him to rely on Him. He is basically saying, “Jeremiah, I know you don’t understand all that is going on right now, but just listen to Me and I will explain it to you.”
TEACHING MOMENT
There are going to be plenty of times when your little Johnny is going to think he knows better than you. Even though you tell him you have been through this before, he stills wants to go it solo. Within reason, let him. Let him discover that you do have a little more knowledge in some areas. He needs to rely on his source of wisdom rather than trying to work it all out himself.
Our children should be looking past you to the Lord for their true wisdom. Just like Jeremiah, little Susie needs to trust the Lord for the guidance she needs. That is much easier said than done, I know. But we need to keep pointing them in that direction.
What are you trying to figure out on your own? What has you puzzled? Have you stopped to inquire of the Lord? He has the answer, I guarantee you. He knows all. He is all. Let Him show you what He wants you to know. He may not give you the full picture, but He will give you just what you need.
A Moment In Time 