Chapter 29
THE EFFECT OF UNCERTAINTY!
Luke 9:46-56
I would love to understand everything, always knowing what to expect ahead, fully prepared for whatever comes before me. Life is just not that way, hearing God's voice is not always clear, life is full of uncertainty. How each one responds to uncertainty determines the degree of adversity one has to face.
In Luke 9:44-45 Jesus tell the disciples that He will be betrayed and placed in the hands of his enemies. The disciples couldn't handle this prophecy. For they could not imagine life without Jesus. You ever hear something that you would rather wish you hadn't, so you try pretending you didn't or that what you heard must be a misunderstanding.
In Luke 9:46-48 we see the disciples arguing. The fear of what they heard of the uncertainty ahead caused strife amongst them. They were fighting over who is the greatest, probably with this in mind, if Jesus is no longer around who will replace Him? When we are uncertain we rationalize things, using our limited mind to try to figure out what to do if things don't work out as expected. Jesus responds to their argument telling them whoever is the least among you is the greatest with the example of a child. A child is not caught up in uncertainties but simply trusts their parents that they have everything under control. Many of our inconsistencies are because of our uncertainties. We simply don't trust God as we should and our indecisiveness is proof of it.
Whenever we become indecisive we become divisive, meaning we become uncertain of everyone and everything that challenges us. We see this in Luke 9:49-50, John says to Jesus, "Someone was using your name to cast out demons, but we told him to stop because he isn't in our group," in which Jesus responded, Anyone who is not against you is for you." Uncertainty limits our perspective to that which we are certain. A child expands their perspective through new experiences, he is like a sponge, which can be either good or bad. We are to be wise and not just accept everything we see and hear as from God, but we should not respond critical, until we seek counsel from God, just like a child asks would why about everything, so should we.
With all our uncertainties let's spend less time reasoning everything out and rather spend more time praying for God's will. Then we will no longer be like the wind tossed to and fro, but rather walking with confidence down the narrow path no matter how far ahead we see, trusting God each step of the way.
God please restore our innocence, release a grace of childlikeness to come into our hearts, help us in our uncertainties know your will in everything so we are not working against you but with you to establish your kingdom on earth.
In Luke 9:44-45 Jesus tell the disciples that He will be betrayed and placed in the hands of his enemies. The disciples couldn't handle this prophecy. For they could not imagine life without Jesus. You ever hear something that you would rather wish you hadn't, so you try pretending you didn't or that what you heard must be a misunderstanding.
In Luke 9:46-48 we see the disciples arguing. The fear of what they heard of the uncertainty ahead caused strife amongst them. They were fighting over who is the greatest, probably with this in mind, if Jesus is no longer around who will replace Him? When we are uncertain we rationalize things, using our limited mind to try to figure out what to do if things don't work out as expected. Jesus responds to their argument telling them whoever is the least among you is the greatest with the example of a child. A child is not caught up in uncertainties but simply trusts their parents that they have everything under control. Many of our inconsistencies are because of our uncertainties. We simply don't trust God as we should and our indecisiveness is proof of it.
Whenever we become indecisive we become divisive, meaning we become uncertain of everyone and everything that challenges us. We see this in Luke 9:49-50, John says to Jesus, "Someone was using your name to cast out demons, but we told him to stop because he isn't in our group," in which Jesus responded, Anyone who is not against you is for you." Uncertainty limits our perspective to that which we are certain. A child expands their perspective through new experiences, he is like a sponge, which can be either good or bad. We are to be wise and not just accept everything we see and hear as from God, but we should not respond critical, until we seek counsel from God, just like a child asks would why about everything, so should we.
With all our uncertainties let's spend less time reasoning everything out and rather spend more time praying for God's will. Then we will no longer be like the wind tossed to and fro, but rather walking with confidence down the narrow path no matter how far ahead we see, trusting God each step of the way.
God please restore our innocence, release a grace of childlikeness to come into our hearts, help us in our uncertainties know your will in everything so we are not working against you but with you to establish your kingdom on earth.
This ministered to my heart, Minister Kennedy. All too often I find myself rationalizing decisions and developments in my life, trying to figure them out on my own. This Word is on time and very relevant. I receive that grace of childlikeness and trust to discern and follow confidently God's will. Thank you!! :-)
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