Working in the background.

Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! (Romans 11:33)

While learning to use a new computer, I was troubled by a faint clicking sonud that indicated it was working even though nothing was happening on the screen. The manufacturer's representative on the help hotline said, "No problem. The computer is probably running an application you can't see and is working in the background."

As I thought about the phrase "working in the background," I begin to realize how visually oriented I am in my relationship with God. If I can't see something, I assume it's not happening. But...even though it may appear that nothing is happening, God is at work--behind the scenes, in the background, accomplishing His purpose.