Crystal ball faith

Divination went into practice during the early medieval period, when "diviners" would attempt to gain insight into the future, using a systematic approach, while practicing the reading of "signs or omens" thought to be divinely from God. Often, this practice eventually led to a form of witchcraft. A format that is still sought by many who believe they can foretell the future, those who practice any form of divination are simply deceiving themselves.

"When times are good, be happy; but when times are bad, consider this: God has made the one as well as the other. Therefore, no one can discover anything about their future." (Ecclesiastes 7:14/NIV)

The mysteries of God are just that; mysteries. If God could be figured out by mere man, than He would not be God. Our reliance to follow Christ is fully based upon our inability to be led by anything else. The "good" and "bad" in our life are both a gift from God, meant to build our faith in Him – not by what we see, feel, or even know, but by what we say we trust in. Dependency upon God keeps us humble and content, knowing that regardless of what this life hands us God is for us and see's our life with the "end in mind".

Thought to live by: Whether in good times or bad, I will trust in the One who loves me, has prepared a place for me and knows my future.

"Who's your daddy; knowing God as Abba Father" is a daily devotional written by Pat Ferguson © Copyright/All Rights Reserved 2011