Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding.

Proverbs 3:5

 

On every production line are people who perform the duty of “Quality Assurance”. From chicken processing plants to vehicle assembly, their assignment is to check over the item to ensure it meets the company’s standards. Anything that doesn’t meet those standards is pulled and discarded. Without quality assurance doing their job, you might receive a product that is no good or could harm you.

 

For the Christian, God serves the role of a Quality Assurance Inspector. As you march through each day, He lovingly goes ahead of you and monitors those things, events and people who come into your life. He carefully examines each one to ensure it’s safe for your use and allows special blessings to pass through that will enrich your life.

 

So the question is, why do we receive some “bad apples”? I believe the voids in our life, that we want to fill, are big and we are hungry for anything or anyone to fill them. In our deepest desires, we oftentimes don’t consult with God or pray over the matter. We accept things and people that are second best….like going to an Outlet Store and buying a flawed product at a cheaper price. When we don’t consult with God, we might possibly receive something not good for us…physically, mentally and spiritually.

 

Are you trusting the Lord with all of your heart? Do you have a specific appetite for something or someone? Trust me friend, you MUST ALWAYS consult with God first. He has an eye for each thing and person coming your way and will discard those “bad apples”……if you don’t reach out ahead of His inspection station and grab the one He has not yet inspected. When you have a void, be patient and wait for His hand to select the right ONE for you! He will do it and your life will be blessed! Have an awesome day in the Lord!