God Will Show You What He Can Do!

 

It’s natural for us to place our highest hopes in something—or someone—we believe will make life better. Whether it's a relationship, a new job, better health, or financial breakthrough, we pour our energy and expectations into things we believe will fulfill us. And the truth is, we were created to desire good things. Jesus makes it clear in John 10:10 (NKJV), “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.”

That’s the heart of our Redeemer. He didn’t just come to save us—He came to bless us with a life that’s rich, full, and overflowing. We crave that kind of life—a deep relationship with God, peace in our homes, good health, purpose-filled work, and enough overflow to bless others. And because we believe those blessings are within reach, we start making plans to grab hold of them.

But here’s the tension: disappointment sets in when we reach for the blessing and realize we lack the spiritual strength or maturity to truly take hold of it.

Disappointment is a heavy emotion. It’s not just a passing feeling—it can plant roots if we’re not careful. If we don’t know how to handle it, disappointment can start to feel like rejection. Instead of taking it to God and asking Him to teach and strengthen us, many of us internalize our disappointment as a ‘no’—when in reality, it’s a lesson in surrender. It’s God’s gentle way of saying, “Let Me lead.”

When our faith isn’t quite where it needs to be, the answer isn’t to fall back into frustration, fear, or settling. The answer is found in Matthew 6:33 (NLT): “Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.” So if you’re wondering whether something needs to shift in your life for your plans to be fulfilled—the answer is yes.
If you’re wondering whether surrendering to the Holy Spirit’s guidance is necessary—the answer is absolutely. If you're asking whether your plans need to align with God's purpose—the answer is without question.

Living out your God-given destiny requires agreement with His direction. Amos 3:3 asks, “Can two people walk together without agreeing on the direction?” The answer is no—they can’t. And the same goes for us and God. He wants unity. He wants alignment and oneness with His purpose. This is the faith and believing that allows you to rest in His peace while He shows you  what He can do—what He’s willing to do out of His great love for  you.

In Colossians 2:7 (NLT), we’re told, “Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.” That’s the goal: to be rooted in Christ so deeply that the noise of disappointment doesn’t knock us down, and the enemy’s distractions don’t pull us off course.

When this becomes our priority—when we stop chasing blessings and start chasing Him—God will blow our minds. He’ll exceed every plan, surpass every hope, and outdo every dream. So give yourself this gift: put your plans in His hands. Let Him lead. Let Him shape. Let Him stretch your faith. And watch what He will do. ■

Scripture quotations marked (NLT) are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, Illinois 60189. All rights reserved.

“God Will Show You What He Can Do!”, written by Kim for https://rescuefromdomesticviolence.blogspot.com© 2025. All rights reserved. All praise and honor to God through Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.