Two-minute read.
“God hears the conversations we don’t.” Somewhere in the last couple of months, I heard that statement, and it stuck with me. Maturing in Christ, I’ve realized I don’t know what other people think, and that when I assume I do, I get myself into trouble, creating false narratives. However, the Lord does know the hearts and minds of others, and the intention behind their actions, exposing them.
During my single years, online dating frustrated me. None of the potential matches coming to fruition. As I prayed about the situation, sharing my discouragement and disappointment with the Lord, I began to gain a new perspective. God protected me from people He knew wouldn’t make a good partner for me. As I embraced that thought, it helped ease the frustration.
In the same way, when God removes people from your life, consider it an act of protection. We don’t know the conversations they have when not in our presence, nor the intentions of their heart. But the Lord does, and He protects His children from those who would do them Harm.
Arguably, sometimes the Lord does allow wicked people into our lives. When He does, God has a purpose for it, purifying and teaching us through the situation. We can’t begin to understand the Creator’s thoughts, but we can trust that He has our best interests at heart.
Whatever the situation, the Lord knows all the facts. He knows the evil intent of the wicked, and in God’s perfect timing, they will suffer the consequences of their thoughts and actions. Only when people repent do they receive the saving grace of the Savior.
And, we all have wicked thoughts, sinners by nature; none of us should consider ourselves better than others. Instead, we need to repent, confess, and believe; only then can we receive the joy of the Lord, our strength, and a firm foundation.
Journal Question:
When has God protected you from someone else’s wicked motives?
How does knowing God hears the conversations we don’t impact you?
What do you need to confess to the Lord today?
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for protecting us from the wicked intentions of others. Please help us trust you more, especially when we don’t understand the reason behind a situation. Let us lean into You in all ways.
IJNIP. Amen
