Unbelievable. Amazing. Incredible.

Why do I resort to those words when it comes to the supposedly more-than-normal things God does for me? God is GOD. By definition he is infinite and all-powerful. He can do anything.... but I think I apply his infinite and all-powerfullness only to the vague, greater stuff God does. I'm not surprised when God parted the waters in the Old Testament or raised someone to life. I'm not surprised when God uses Billy Graham to lead millions to Christ or when I look at the incredible detail or grandness in nature. I'm only surprised when God uses his infinite and all-powerfulness towards me.

When God decides to bless me I'm stunned. I run around saying, "You wouldn't believe what God has done for me! It's amazing, incredible and completely unbelievable!"

Really?

God is infinite and all-powerful, but he is also described as loving. Is it so unbelievable that the God of the universe, who has gone as far as dying because of his love for us, is fond of doting on us? Is it amazing that he gives his children gifts? Is it incredible that he provides for them? I don't remember the last time I ran around in shock because my parents cooked dinner for me or because my friend gave me a present. Sure, I may be surprised if it came out of no where, I'd be grateful and thank them a whole lot, but I wouldn't call it Incredible. (Now if they bought me a car or sent me on a trip to Italy that would be a different story). Is God any less loving than my parents and friends?

I must think God is far less GOD than he really is. He's concerned for me and he loves me, but I don't often translate that into expressive action. In a sense, I draw a little box around God that, when it comes down to it, says "God, these are the things that you don't do for me." I make him less powerful than even my friends and family. Basically, my disbelief is a result of my lack of belief in God.

God is GOD. Expect him to do amazing things for you. He wants to bless you, he wants you to be delighted in him, but don't call it uncharacteristic. He is simply expressing his love for you.

I'm lecturing myself here. Just today, I received enough donations to the "Buy Ro a Computer" fund to actually buy a new computer. The first words out of my mouth were "Wow, God. I can't believe it!"

Believe it, silly. God loves you.