Meditate On
Lean on, trust
in, and be confident in the Lord with all your heart and mind and do not rely
on your own insight or understanding. In all your ways know, recognize, and
acknowledge Him, and He will direct and make straight and plain your paths.
Proverbs 3:5–6,
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Living And Resting In His Grace
Depending on the
Lord’s grace and resting in His finished work does not mean doing nothing. Just
look at Apostle Paul, who lived by God’s grace. He saw first-hand how a
revelation of God’s grace turned him into the effective and hardworking apostle
that he was (1 Corinthians 15:10).
How do we rest
in the Lord and still find ourselves effectively doing what we need to do? It’s
simple—just do what you ought to do, but do it trusting in the Lord’s favor,
not in your smarts or careful planning. Whatever you need to do today, do it
with an inward rest, without worrying or fretting, knowing that He loves you,
is in charge and is for you.
For example,
let’s say that you’ve got a job interview coming up. First, commit the matter
to the Lord. Ask Him for wisdom and favor. Then, prepare for the interview—read
up on the company. On the day of the interview, dress appropriately and go for
it, all the while having an inward rest as you trust the Lord for His wisdom
and favor. As you do what’s needed, He will guide you and empower you to do
what’s really needful and right. He’ll also give you favor with your
interviewers.
Beloved, rest in
His grace today and let the Lord lead you to good success!
BLESSINGS
JOSEPH PRINCE
