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, AMP
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
