A little over two years ago I came through those mission doors in a literal "wretched" state and found Gods amazing grace. He delivered me from alcoholism,stress,anxiety and depression. Over time I have absorbed Gods word and learned to apply it to my life. He has blessed me in so many ways and I find myself more dependent upon Him every day. Which brings me to my point: Why are so many people turning away from trusting in our Lord and start leaning on their own understanding?
I have found the words of William MacDonald from the Believer's Bible Commentary both edifying and insightful:
3:5 "First, there must be a full commitment of ourselves-spirit, soul, and body-to the Lord. We must trust Him not only for the salvation of our souls, but also for the direction in our lives. It must be a commitment without reserve.
Next, there must be a healthy distrust of self, an acknowledgment that we do not know what is best for us, that we are not capable of guiding ourselves. Jeremiah expressed it pointedly:"O Lord, I know the way of man is not in himself;it is not in man who walks to direct his own steps."(Jer.10:23)
3:6 Finally, there must be an acknowledgment of the Lordship of Christ: "In all your ways acknowledge Him." Every area of our lives must be turned over to His control. We must have no will of our own, only a single pure desire to know His will and to do it.
If these conditions are met, the promise of God shall direct our paths. He may do it through the Bible, through the advice of godly Christians, through the marvelous converging of circumstances, through the inward peace of the Spirit, or through a combination of these. But if we wait, He will make the guidance so clear that to refuse would be positive disobedience
Do you know anyone three-fiven' it?
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