Meditate
On
…it
is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.
Philippians
2:13
When God Does It, It’s Perfect!
Once
as a young child, I came across a shrub with gorgeous flowers. When I
discovered a budding flower among the fully opened ones, I thought that it
would be a great idea to help it blossom. So I tried to peel open the petals
one by one…and bit by bit, the flower became undone as the petals were torn off
in my little hands. I had begun with good intentions, but killed the poor
flower in the end!
My
friend, when it comes to our areas of concern, our human efforts to solve our
problems, despite the best of intentions, cannot produce results that are as
beautiful as if we were to allow God’s wisdom and timing to do it. It’s when we
rest from our self-efforts and struggles to solve our problems, and allow God
to work in us and through us, that we see divine results.
I’ve
often said this: If God wants all the glory, then allow Him to do all the work.
God loves it when you look to and lean on Him alone. In heaven, it’s, “Worthy
is the Lamb,” and not, “Worthy is the Lamb…and me.”
Beloved,
stop trying to make it all happen through your own strength and wisdom. Cease
from trying and start trusting the Lord. Let Him work in and through you to
overcome your challenges, accomplish your dreams and fulfill His plans and
purposes for your life. When God does it with His incomparable wisdom, power
and timing, it can only be perfect!
BLESSINGS
JOSEPH
PRINCE
