Disappointment

Disappointments Can Be God's AppointmentsRomans 8:28, "And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose." NKJVSeveral years ago I suffered a great disappointment. The church where I was saved was seeking a pastor because their pastor had moved. A key leader in the church had informed me that I was to be the next pastor of the church. The church is a great church with a great legacy. I was very excited about the possibility. When the pastor resigned I expected a call from the search team. It never came. I had to deal with the disappointment.In the Christian life there are going to be events and situations that disappoint us. It may be an expected promotion. The raise we expected may not develop. The dream job did not materialize. The right school did not accept us. The list is long and difficult. Why does God allow us to endure these disappointments. The reason is found in our verse today. God knows best. He has an absolute knowledge. We have a limited knowledge. We must learn to trust Him. When we suffer a disappointment we must yield it to Him. We must be assured in our hearts that He is working out good things for us. We may see our disappointment as a time to grow closer in our trust of His direction and protection.Are you suffering from a great disappointment? I can assure you that this predicament is not unusual in the Christian's walk. Call on the Lord today. Ask Him to forgive you for a lack of faith. Trust Him for the good things that He provides. One day you will look back and see that He was right in withholding the very thing you wanted most. One day you will enjoy His great blessing. Lean on Him today for the strength you need.Thank God for unanswered prayers!!!think on these thingsDavid HammondsSardis Baptist ChurchPalmetto, Georgia