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
