Hack:  a clever solution to a tricky problem.    

Two weeks ago I was hacked by an unknown person who kidnapped nearly 4,000 Facebook friends.  I thought I was clever enough to avoid the bane of cyber space, but I fell headlong into the trap, and within minutes was locked out of my account.  Permanently.  Or so it seems at this moment.   Panic jumped on me like a street gang on a nerd as I thought of losing access to so many precious friends I’d collected over fifteen years of international travel.  But it was too late for damage control.  What do you do after the house has washed down the river?

And then the Holy Spirit began to speak to me:  “God will have the final word.”  He is the ultimate Hacker who quietly steps in, takes control, and turns hopeless situations into good.  We see it in the story of Joseph and his brothers: “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.” And we see it in Paul’s triumphant declaration, “We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him; to those who are called according to His purpose.” * Genesis 50:20 & Romans 8:28

God is a genius when it comes to redemption.  Only He can unscramble an egg, resurrect a man, or remake a nation.  But He can out-hack the hackers since He holds all the power, possesses all the wisdom, and knows ahead of time what is about to happen. “Though the cherry trees don’t blossom and the strawberries don’t ripen, Though the apples are worm-eaten and the wheat fields stunted, Though the sheep pens are sheepless and the cattle barns empty, I’m singing joyful praise to GOD. I’m turning cartwheels of joy to my Savior God. Counting on GOD’s Rule to prevail.”   (Habakkuk 3:17-19) 

Well… I’m not actually capable of turning cartwheels of joy, but I am interesting in seeing where all this will go. And it’s a sterling opportunity for me to trust Him. 

Stand by…  😀