The Bigger Picture

Ever find yourself questioning, "Why me?"
Ever find yourself feeling like there is always another trial or another obstacle when all you're trying to do is serve God?
Ever feel totally out of the loop in the greater plan of God?
Ever feel totally insignificant?

Consider this:

An infant in the womb has no immediate need for most of the body parts and organs that develop during gestation. Arms, legs, lungs, fingernails, immune system, hair - they are virtually unnecessary in the safety of the mother's uterus. But the Maker knows that once that baby enters the world, she will have need of all of those tiny parts. The Maker sees the bigger picture and plans accordingly, giving what will be necessary to survive in the long run.

God has a much bigger plan, a far bigger picture that we may never see the completion of in our lifetime, and plans accordingly. Without going through the trials and tests of God, we would not be effective in the ministry field. Without God's corrections and discipline when we err, we would not learn to turn from our sin and strive for better in the future. Without any small, seemingly unnecessary part of our lives now, the greater picture that God is painting could not come to pass the way He wants it.

The Maker sees the bigger picture even when we don't. Trust Him to take care of the details.