Striving Or Submitted?

Our Saviour is so gracious, sovereign, and wise.

Sometimes my mind tends to wander. I fret about the future, worry about the past, and am concerned about the present. In those times of weakness, fighting with my flesh, the Lord Jesus kindly brings to mind His ever abounding grace and love as revealed in His Word. His person, purposes, and work as described therein are true!

Yesterday's sermon was on Psalm 131:

PSALM 131

Childlike Trust in the LORD.

      A Song of Ascents, of David.

               1       O LORD, my heart is not proud, nor my eyes haughty;
         Nor do I involve myself in great matters,
         Or in things too difficult for me.
               2       Surely I have composed and quieted my soul;
         Like a weaned child rests against his mother,
         My soul is like a weaned child within me.
               3       O Israel, hope in the LORD
         From this time forth and forever.

I was so blessed to be reminded of the truth of resting in our Father.

The Lord allows trials in our lives. Perhaps the uncertainties about the future, hardships that loved ones are going through, or the daily struggles against evil afflict us. In these times, we can trust and rejoice that our Father mercifully orchestrates all things, and we must rest in Him through these times. Ask yourself today, "am I striving against God's plans, or am I submitted to the One who gave His Son to redeem me for His purposes and glory?" It is my prayer that Christ's church would rest humbly in His care, for He cares for us (Matt. 6, 1 Pet. 5). How wonderful to trust in Him throughout the day, singing in our hearts, "Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good,..." (Ps. 136).


All Scripture is quoted from the New American Standard Bible: 1995 update. (1995). LaHabra, CA: The Lockman Foundation.