Being sure of something is a forever quest because life is so full of uncertainties! Knowing we can count on someone is a welcomed consolation in times of turmoil, shock and confusion, but the promise of its permanence is unknown. Having confidence in an outcome is a luxury we don’t always have, but we think our well-being depends on it. There is very little in life that we can be absolutely certain about; yet, it is the mark of the “common-sense” life that we find ourselves in.
“Use your common sense, Jackie”, my Dad used to say to me. I wondered about everything and the future was at the top of my list! What if…or what happens next? Then…out of nowhere, the day of uncertainty becomes a drastic reality!
“Gracious Uncertainty” is the mark of the spiritual life. The very nature of our spiritual life is that we are certain in our uncertainty.” We are uncertain of our next step, BUT we are certain of God. Oswald Chambers
HE has the plan, direction and purpose. The unsure fades, as long as our eyes are focused on HIM and not our circumstances. We can be certain HE will take care of all the uncertainties. The simple surrender to His will over our own; the abandonment of self-preservation (trying to make it work and failing miserably), “brings a spontaneous, joyful uncertainty and expectation”.
Knowing God is sovereign and needs no help from me, apart from my intentional surrender and obedience to Him, is a certainty I can put my confidence in. Understanding HE is not only in control, but HE has my best interest at heart and has divine purpose in it all, brings that spontaneous, joyful expectation.
“Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is my strength.”
Neh. 8: 10b
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.
