Saturday 24 April 2021

Track Record

 

TRACK RECORD: the past achievements or performance of a person, organization, or product. 

"He has an excellent track record as an author".

I guess we all do it at some time or other, subconsciously perhaps. We measure someone's future performance based on the last one, or series of past performances. Whether it is an athlete, politician, organisation we have dealt with or a product we have bought; we assume and believe that their behaviour or performance will be as it has been in the past. We even judge our friends and family this way. We know a certain person is always reliable, prompt on time, and a good honest worker; whereas someone else is not.

But what is God's track record?

You must have known Him for a time, or perhaps you're new at making His acquaintance; how much can you rely on Him in future based on His past performance in your life?

Looking back at past experiences I remember some very bad times in my life. I may not have realised it at the time, but now I think of it, God was there beside me on every occasion. Helping me. Making things easier. Caring for me through some very difficult moments.

So based on His track record in my life, I see no reason why He should fail me in future should I get into difficulty or misfortune. Shall we say, I have faith through experience.

But what is your experience of God in your life? Has He ever let you down? Think about this before you answer it. Did He let you down, or did you distance yourself from Him? How well did you know God at the time of your troubles? How close a friendship was it? And if you feel let down, is it because you did not get what you expected of Him? He did not respond to your requests or demands? He is not a magician you know; ready at your beck and call to do what you command.

Sometimes God does not respond the way we want, or at the time we want, because what we ask for may not be in our best interest. It's the same way as a good parent would not give a child too many sweets just because he asks for them.

But God's track record is a constant one of caring, loving and nurturing His creation; even though we might not realise it. Again, just like a good parent would behave.

Let our prayers be: Speak Lord your servant is listening. Not, listen Lord, your master is talking.

21 comments:

  1. Amen, Victor! God's track record is impeccable, and we should trust Him in all things. He has our best interest at heart.
    Blessings!

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  2. This is good for a morning devotion, THANKS. Sadly over the years we have had one or two we depended on and found their track record was lacking. BUT God has been consistent, sweet to us. At times I feel like his favorite. Many times driving across this country I have tuned to my sweetheart and said, "God is better to us than anyone, methinks!"
    Yes, WE TRUST HIM!
    From over here,
    Sherry & jack

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    1. What a lovely thing to say, Jack. God is better to you than anyone else - that is thankfulness indeed. If only more people were that thankful. Your beautiful comment has made my day.

      God bless you and Sherry.

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  3. It is easy to say I rely on God when things are going well. Much harder when I face challenges.

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    1. Yes I understand, Kathy. When things go wrong our first instinct is often to panic.

      God bless you always.

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  4. This may be my favorite analogy, yet. "Speak Lord, your servant is listening."

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    1. Indeed, Mevely. Many amongst us prefer to tell the Lord what to do.

      God bless you.

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  5. Dearest Victor,
    An impeccable track record that we humans cannot duplicate...
    Well, as long as we NEVER demand things from God, nor ask much for ourselves, but for others instead, things always work out well!
    Hugs,
    Mariette

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  6. Things seem to work out for me because of God's love and guidance.

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  7. God has answered more than a few prayers, and for a few he must have been busy.

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    1. Not busy ... but waiting for you to receive something better at a more appropriate time.

      God bless, JoeH.

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  8. God has always been there for me. Sometimes at the time it doesn't seem like it, but after the trial has passed I can see that He was there with me the whole time.

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  9. Yes, this is so true. He answers every prayer of His children, but He only gives us what is best for us.

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    1. I agree Mimi. He answers in His time and in His way.

      God bless you.

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