There is a saying that goes, "You can't see the forest for the trees." It reminds us of a problem we often have in our Christian life. We lose sight of the big picture. We fail to remember when the drama began, how it began, and how the Lord was faithful through it. Especially in dramas that last longer than a television series. Even shows like "24" and "Lost" are forced into "recap" summaries that remind us of what exactly what is happening, how we got there, and what still needs resolving. Jesus pointed out this problem with the Pharisees by saying, Matt 23:24 You blind guides! You strain out a gnat but swallow a camel. (NIV) It is human nature to focus on the small, less important things, and miss the large priorities of life. It's also easy to lose sight of how your life is playing out, especially when it takes a while for the issues to be resolved. A problem hits; we get upset; we pray; God answers by dinner time; all is resol...
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