People like to be the star of the show, too. Each of us sometimes get in the rut of thinking that we are the center of life. So many verses in God’s Word tell us that God cares for us, He loves us, He died for us, He saves us, He fills us, He walks with us, He never forsakes us, He answers our prayers, He protects us, He feeds us, He guides us, He plans for us, and the list goes on. Sometimes God does so much for us that we start thinking that we are the star. Recently God abruptly literally stopped me in my tracks. It’s like He spoke out loud to me! “You are not the star. You are not the center. You are not what life is about. I am. I am worthy of all praise, honor, and glory. I am the Star. Worship Me. You need to rearrange your thinking. You need to repent of your self-centered thinking. My work in the world is way bigger than your little life. Let go of your hurts and worries and look at Me. I am the Star.”
There was an immediate relief in my heart and mind! A gigantic burden slipped off. A clarity in vision and purpose filled my mind. Life isn’t about me - it is about the Star and about His plan. Sometimes we get so focused on our little life that we get tunnel vision. It was invigorating to have God stop me in my tracks and refocus my vision. It also took worries and frets and fears away, putting them where they belong - on Him. Repenting released my heart in an amazing way! What a wonderful and strange God! God is nothing like us. God is in another category! And oh, how glad we are! God is the Star!
K.C.
