Is God Bigger?

Pastor Troy delivered a very powerful message in church today that I feel had a great impact on many in the congregation. He spoke on a scripture out of the Bible many refer to as "The Love” chapter.1 Corinthians 13, and to say the least it was very powerful. The Pastor and his wife Diane gave a very powerful testimony today that truly touched the hearts of all that heard it. I am in know way trying to make our Pastor's head big, but I am giving him and his wife "props" for being obedient and faithful and speaking what God had placed on their hearts, and for that i thank them both.
During the sermon the Pastor spoke about the bible, and how it is our guide to life. How everything we need is in that book, let’s call it our "instruction manual”. He posed this question to the congregation,” If we read and believe the contents of the bible, why aren't we living a victorious life?”He asked this question also,” Are your problems greater than God, or is God greater than your problems? The bible says Proverbs 3:5-6, 5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, do not depend on your own understanding.6 Seek his will in all you do and he will show you which path to take. That scripture starts out saying "Trust in the Lord". If we look up the definition of trust we find it to say this; Firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something. We read that scripture and it clearly tells us in whom we are to put our trust in ,"The LORD” The Bible tells us in that scripture that we are to trust in the Lord and he will direct our paths ,or our "life” so lets chew on that a little, if the word of God says to fully trust in Him and he shall direct our ways, and lets say we do, why are our life's so troubled at times? Verse 6 says, Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. There are a couple of key words I think we need to focus on in this scripture.” Seek HIS will”, not "Seek OUR will” Its easy to do my friends, trust me I've done it, I have gotten so caught up in life at times ,and so determined to "fix" it my self I totally ruled out the option of "HIS will”, and the fact that maybe God already has it figured out.
Diane explained how certain things happened in their relationship at specific times that they had no explanation for why it happened, only later on in time did they come to realize it was part of God's plan for their lives. God had a plan for Troy and Diane already in place and 20 plus years later, all that they have gone through can be used today as a powerful tool of ministry for the Lord.
1 Corinthians 13:5(c) says this; it keeps no record of wrongs. Isn’t that the most wonderful scripture? It’s telling me that if I truly repent, honestly give it over to the Lord, HE FORGIVES ME!!And doesn't remember it. So I encourage you my friends to get rid of the "trash" in your lives, throw it out and ask God for forgiveness. Even more important ask God to give you the strength to forgive. There was a beautiful song sung in church today and the lyrics touched on how we can't do it ourselves because we just aren't strong enough, that is so true and thank you Stephanie for sharing that song with us.
So once again I ask you "Is God bigger than the problems in your life or are the problems bigger than the God in your life? The Bible clearly tells me that GOD IS BIGGER! and there is nothing to big for God. Let me close with a quote from Charles Spurgeon,
Those who serve God must serve Him in His own way, and in His strength, or He will never accept their service. That which man doth, unaided by divine strength, God can never own. The mere fruits of the earth He casteth away; He will only reap that corn, the seed of which was sown from heaven, watered by grace, and ripened by the sun of divine love. God will empty out all that thou hast before He will put His own into thee; He will first clean out thy granaries before He will fill them with the finest of the wheat. The river of God is full of water; but not one drop of it flows from earthly springs. God will have no strength used in His battles but the strength which He Himself imparts. Are you mourning over your own weakness? Take courage, for there must be a consciousness of weakness before the Lord will give thee victory. Your emptiness is but the preparation for your being filled, and your casting down is but the making ready for your lifting up.” Blessings