Just a couple old broken people, needing a lot of fixin’ up
Rom 12:3 For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.
Bypassing all the negative media input, I’ve gleaned from my Bible this morning an important concept, I’ve heard many times, even thought about many times. Today, in light of the present state of our society it bears even more consideration I think. If we really have a handle on all that God provides for us, and our frail, weak and spiritually impoverished condition, we would surely carry ourselves with the humility Paul suggests here.
I reflect on that as recent conversations have brought up my own issues with wanting to control every aspect of my own little world, for the express purpose of comfort. My own personal comfort. I like to be in my comfort zone, don’t you? The final thought in this chapter of my musings, God’s plan is on going and my job is to be willing for Him to carry it out without kicking and screaming all the way to the finish line. ‘Cause that’s what I do when I’m trying to fix everything, so I can be comfortable.
Jesus is my model. He was perfect, and He could have made His life comfortable and perfect from a human standpoint (without pain, discomfort, challenges, trials) on this earth. Instead, even knowing in advance what it meant to agree to the Father’s plan and purpose, He submitted to God’s will.
Mat 26:39 And he (Jesus) went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.
How can I do less? So, in your pain, or suffering, or relationship debacle, or financial crisis, distress with wayward teens, struggles at every turn, remember Jesus’ prayer, “nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt”
Can you do that? It’s certainly not always an easy choice.
A Matriarch's Musings 