God Sees
August 1988
God
sees the total plan:
I see
only today’s rejection.
God
sees the picture perfectly:
I see
a dark reflection.
God’s
thoughts are perfectly clear:
I
must bring mine under subjection.
God
is able to lead me:
I
must follow His direction.
STANDING ON HIS WORD
When I’m weary from being gung-ho in service, when I’m
feeling rejected and low enough to play handball against the curb, when I’m
upset by the cares of this life, I need to stand upon the word of God. Sometimes I exhaust myself trying to do
everything that needs to be done all at once and all by myself. However, the Lord says “Come to me all you
who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for
I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my
yoke is easy and my burden is light” (Matthew 11:28-30). I need to let the Lord
set priorities for me and take time each day to rest in him through prayer.
Being different
from the world has its price. At times
I’ve been rejected and disliked because of taking a stand for Christ. But when I’m tempted to have a pity party, I
remember, “He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, and familiar
with suffering” (Isaiah 53:3a) and “Remember the words I spoke to you: ‘No
servant is greater than his master.’ If they persecuted me, they will persecute
you also…” (John 15:20). Christ is not
asking me to endure anything close to the suffering and rejection he suffered
on this earth.
Sometimes upsetting circumstances
arise…death of a loved one, financial worries, fear of war. May I trust God’s
word that says, “Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of
many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you
may be mature and complete, not lacking anything” (James 1:2-4).
Lord, help me to
stand upon your truth. Give me understanding of what I read in your word so
that I can live my life boldly for you!
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