In the most loving and gentle way that only He can, these questions were posed to my heart. "How would you ever know that I am your comforter, if you never needed comforting? How would you ever know that I was your provider, if you were never in need? How would you know that I am your strength, if you were never weak? How would you know that I am your joy, if everything was always perfect? How would you know that I am your peace, if everything around you always remained calm? How would you know that I am your protector, if you could fight this battle on your own? How would you know that I am the healer of hearts, if yours never hurt? How would you know that I am all that you need, unless I am all that you have?" While writing this out tears come to my eyes because even when I feel like I can't see Jesus in my circumstances, He is always there teaching me and allowing me to see the depths of who He is in my life.
Remember the story about Hagar and Sarah in the Bible? Well, God promised Sarah and Abraham a child and instead of waiting for God's timing they took it into their own hands. Sarah had her hubby lay with Hagar (her maid), Hagar became pregnant and Sarah became jealous, kicking her out. When she was alone in the wilderness, probably hopeless and not knowing were to go from there, the Lord appeared to her. Through that triangle of drama the Lord made Himself known to Hagar and from that day on, she knew Him as 'The God Who Sees' (Genesis 16).
What I am going through in my life and what you are going through in yours, though may be totally different, has a purpose and is part of the His masterpiece. He desires to make Himself known to us in real ways everyday. Listen for His voice above all and in all. Know that through Him He will always make a way.
Beside, how would we ever know that God fills those places that we cannot for ourselves if there were never anything to fill?