Today’s Text: Romans 11:33-36
Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and[a] knowledge
of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out! (Vrs
33)
Words of Devotion
Most of us enjoy feeling
in control of our own schedule and grow frustrated when things don't go
according to plan. Yet if we truly desire to walk in the center of God's
perfect will, we must become willing to cooperate with His time frame.
Consider how you pray
about situations in your life. Without realizing it, you may be demanding that
God follow the schedule you've constructed according to your very limited human
wisdom. Yet if we believe He is who He says He is, how can surrendering to His
way not be to our benefit? Think about His unique, praiseworthy qualities:
His all-encompassing
knowledge… Unlike us, the Lord has complete
awareness about our world and the details of every individual life--past,
present, and future.
His complete wisdom… God
understands man's every motive, whereas none of us are able to accurately
discern people's intentions. We make choices based on partial information,
whereas He has the wisdom to take action based on truth.
His unconditional love… Our
Creator is always motivated by love and constantly has our best in mind. Unless
we trust His heart, our view of reality will be distorted.
His perfect sufficiency… At
just the right time, God will provide us with everything we need to carry out
His plan.
Submitting to God's timetable requires
faith and courage. Believe in the goodness of His heart and His plans--and
determine to wait until He gives the signal to move forward. Then, as you
follow His schedule, you'll experience the joy of watching Him make all things
beautiful in His timing.
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