“O
LORD, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man
that walketh to direct his steps.” Jeremiah 10:23
As Jeremiah, every believer has been taught, or will be taught, by
the Spirit of the Living God in the experience of grace that He is
sovereign in all things, especially in salvation and in Providence.
To the child of God this is not just a point of doctrine. This is
the way of life in Christ Jesus our Lord as we live by faith that
He has given. We do not live at the mercy of blind fate. We live in
the heart of our blessed Redeemer Who will do only that which is for
our eternal good - “And we know that all things work together for
good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to
His purpose” Ro 8:28. The chosen of God will submit gladly
and thankfully to the wisdom and will of their Heavenly Father in
things eternal and temporal - “In every thing give thanks: for
this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you” 1Th
5:18. Often He takes away our physical comforts that we may experience
His comfort. Many times He takes away the things the fleshly man would
most hope in that we may experience the living hope we have in Him.
All of these things He mercifully sends to His children is but a trial
of faith that when finished will shine forth as fine gold (most precious
faith). It is not in us by nature to direct ourselves in the way that
glorifies God and that which is good for us. We don’t have a clue!
But thank God He does! We must remember in all of our trials, afflictions,
testings, troubles and disappointments we belong to Him. We are in
His loving hands and He will never leave us to ourselves and He will
never, no never, no never forsake us … Even in death! There are primarily
two things that promotes true worship … Our need for Him and confidence
in Him. All of the circumstances in a believer’s life brings us to
this one place - “Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne
of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time
of need” Heb 4:16. He encourages each of us to “cast
all your care upon Him; for He careth for you” 1Peter 5:7.
- Tommy
