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Letting go of our fears and trusting God for provision is often easier said than done, but oh what freedom there is in letting him take over our lives, completely.
I have a dear friend who accepted a new job position, but it meant letting go of a comfortable known. As you would probably expect, once he decided to let go, he was offered a bigger promotion than any he could have ever imagined, but it meant letting go of the known to embrace the unknown. That in turn means growth for all of us, who dare to venture out of our comfort zones.
Think about the mother bird who wants her young to fly. She has to make their nest uncomfortable before they will attempt a great unknown, yet it's something they were born to do. Great metaphors here. Some of us have to be pushed, others encouraged, some to be made miserable before we leave, and yet some will still choose to stay even in their misery, because it's a known.
Think about the mother bird who wants her young to fly. She has to make their nest uncomfortable before they will attempt a great unknown, yet it's something they were born to do. Great metaphors here. Some of us have to be pushed, others encouraged, some to be made miserable before we leave, and yet some will still choose to stay even in their misery, because it's a known.
God desires to give you his best. Remember he made you, he knows the plans he has for you, to give you a hope, a future. He states that "If we as parents being evil know how to give good gifts to our children, how much more does your Heavenly Father desire to give good things to them that ask him". Matthew Ch. 7 vs.11.
Now sometimes God's best is not the world's best. He has you in the palm of his hand, but asks that you trust him with your life. Are you willing to die to self and all the trappings of this world? As the rich young ruler asks Jesus, what must I do to be good? In conclusion he replies, "Sell all that you have and follow me." We know the story well as the young man left sad. He had vision and heart problems I would say. Near sighted and love of "stuff "more than love of God.
Now sometimes God's best is not the world's best. He has you in the palm of his hand, but asks that you trust him with your life. Are you willing to die to self and all the trappings of this world? As the rich young ruler asks Jesus, what must I do to be good? In conclusion he replies, "Sell all that you have and follow me." We know the story well as the young man left sad. He had vision and heart problems I would say. Near sighted and love of "stuff "more than love of God.
Are we willing to let go and let God take control, trusting he cares for us? Think of Abraham and Isaac. Is there anything that is more important to you than serving God, that is keeping you from his best? I encourage you today to look deep within and see where you stand. Psalm is a great book of hope and promise if we dare to place our trust in God's sovereign provision, even when it looks alien to this world.
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