Tom and I read yesterday’s Oswald Chambers devotional today, and wow—did it hit home!
Our Misgivings About Jesus
"The woman said to Him, ‘Sir, You have nothing to draw [water] with, and the well is deep.’"
—John 4:11
Have I been guilty of thinking Jesus is not quite in touch with reality? That His promises sound wonderful but are just a little too much to expect? I realize now how often I say, “I trust God, but I don’t trust myself.” But the truth is even deeper—I have had misgivings about Him, not just myself. If I fully trusted in His abilities, I wouldn’t worry so much about my own!
I’ve placed limits on what I believe He can do, based on my own understanding. But He is Almighty—far beyond my reasoning, my experience, my strength.
"Lord, I have had misgivings about You. I have not believed in Your abilities, but only my own. And I have not believed in Your almighty power apart from my finite understanding of it."
Forgive me, Lord! Help me to stop pulling You down to my level, trying to fit You into my limited understanding. I am the created—you are the Creator! Teach me to walk in the new self You have given me, one that is righteous and holy in the truth (Ephesians 4:24).
Today, the Lord showed me something new—desperation. The woman with the issue of blood pressed in because she was desperate. She didn’t just want healing—she needed it. Nothing else mattered.
How desperate am I?
Right now, I feel more desperate than ever because of the situation God has placed us in. We are completely reliant on Him. There’s a part of me that wants this season to be over—to move on, to get back to normal. But another part of me realizes… this desperation is keeping me at His feet. It’s forcing me to cry out to Him daily.
And it makes me wonder—when this season ends, will I still stay at His feet? Or will I brush off my knees, say, "Thanks, Lord!" and go on my merry way?
No! Please, Lord, no!
I need to understand that no matter what my circumstances are—whether they feel good or bad—I am always in desperate need of You. I cannot do anything without Your strength and guidance. Lord, help me get there! In Jesus’ name.
The Impoverished Ministry of Jesus
"Where then do You get that living water?"
—John 4:11
The well is deep—deeper than the Samaritan woman knew. And deeper than I know.
How often have I limited Jesus because I assume He works the way I do? I think, "This situation is too deep, too painful, too difficult—even for Jesus." But He doesn’t draw from human strength—He brings living water down from above.
I don’t want to impoverish His ministry in my life by assuming He can’t or won’t work beyond what I’ve already seen. I don’t want to be a Christian in name only—having the right attributes but lacking true surrender.
He is Almighty.
I will not sit back and say, “It can’t be done.” I will believe that with Him, all things are possible.
Waiting on the Lord
"Do nothing apart from My leading. And I will definitely lead you and direct your steps… Trust Me completely," says the Lord.
—Marsha Burns
"Wait on the LORD; Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the LORD!"
—Psalm 27:14
Lord, I will wait.
I will trust.
I will press in.
I am desperate for You.
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