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Introduction This past February, news at yahoo.com carried an article about a woman who was pretty upset that her desires were going unmet. A twenty‑seven‑year‑old woman in Fort Pierce, Florida, walked into a McDonald’s restaurant to order a 10‑piece McNuggets meal. After standing in line for some time, she finally made it to the counter and delivered her order. The McDonald’s employee took her order and received her money. It was only after this that he discovered they were out of McNuggets – those tasty, low‑sodium, low‑fat treats (I added this part!). The employee told this customer that they had run out of the McNuggets and she would have to choose something else from the menu. She refused and said, “Just give me my money back.” The employee told the woman that he was sorry, but all sales were final. However, he did tell her that she could get something else off the menu, even if it cost more. “No way,” this woman insisted, “give me McNuggets or my money back.” She did not want a Big Mac, a McRib, or a Quarter Pounder. According to the news, she became so frustrated that she pulled out her cell phone and called 911. Apparently the police did not take her seriously because she had to call 911 three times. This is an emergency! This woman never got her McNuggets, but she did get a ticket when the police arrived for misusing the 911 emergency system. When I read this, I wondered how many people treat God like an employee at McDonald’s. They want something and have gone to some effort to get it, and then, God does not come through. Worse yet, the person has to wait and wonder. Worse still, the Christian has to wait for God to respond with no indication that He will, and with no guarantee, and then, accept whatever He offers, no matter what! In this, ladies and gentlemen, is a key test of a Christian’s growth: patient surrender to the sovereign plan of God.
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