In life we are confounded with choices, preferences and demands. They come as fast and as remarkably contradictory, as presumably thinkable! Demands on us and demands we make on others! We live in an age of personal rights and what we consider a “need”. If life and experience have taught me one thing, it would be that my “needs” are minimal and my wants are unreasonably extravagant!
C. S Lewis said, “When I am in the presence of God, it seems profoundly unbecoming to demand anything!” We just celebrated Christ’s surrendering HIS will completely and HIS victory over death…our promise of resurrection. “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; YET not my will, but yours be done.” Luke 22: 42 In anguish our Savior cried out on the Mount of Olives, as HE faced death in our place!”
How often in our choices, preferences and demands do we stop and consider HIS will first? Do we seek the author and finisher of our faith in the midst of our decision-making process? Do we take thought to get into HIS presence and acknowledge that the God of the universe has a will to be considered? Can you hear His voice when HE whispers HIS will to you?
Have you ever put your will in “neutral”; having no preference or will of its own in regard to making a decision? Our battle ceases when we acknowledge HIS sovereignty and accept HIS perfect will for us. HE’S got the plan and it is for our good…we are blessed if we find which way God is moving and get in harmony with HIM.
The history of all the great characters of the Bible is summed up in this one sentence:
They acquainted themselves with God, and acquiesced HIS will in all things.” Richard Cecil
Have a great week…
~Jackie Johnson - I am a former tribal missionary to the Kuna Indians on the Colombian border in Central America. Fluent in several languages, my husband and I currently pastor a Spanish-speaking church in Southern California. My passion is mentoring and equipping dedicated young women for life, marriage, motherhood, and beyond. I am the mother of two daughters and the grandmother of three Princesses and four young Knights.
