Uncomfortable situations motivate us to call upon the Lord for wisdom and strength. Why is it then that we seek out comfort with such intensity. We strive for it, to the extent of throwing others down to get to it. Is it because, we don't want to be reliant on Jesus? I think that most want to be self sufficient and not need help from anyone including and especially Jesus. I am learning that uncomfortable situations are becoming a place where I am comfortable. Through leadership, brokeness, and failure after failure, Jesus is showing me how fleeting comfort truly is. I want to lean so heavily on Him that I cannot function without Him.
Solomon said, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5-6
Jesus holds everything together whether we acknowledge it or not. Do you trust Him to provide the next meal and in the same regard, do you trust Him to fulfill your biggest dreams? Are you partnering with the dreams He has put in your heart? Can you rest easily in the promises of the Father? Rest is a gift and important beyond words. Can you attain it? Can you wade through all the crap that this world tries to throw on you and rest in His Presence? That crown of thorns that He wore for us represents the thorns of this world trying to choke out your life and suffocate your mind from the things that He has for you. He wore it so that we wouldn't have to. It is time that the bride of Christ take off the crown of thorns that she was never intended to wear!
Rest is one of the greatest gifts that He has given us. On the seventh day He rested because it is good! Here is where that trust comes in. Do you believe Him when He says it is good? Contentment is a lesson that Jesus has been teaching me on this race. Being content with where He has me even when I don't understand why He has me there. Trusting that He sees all, knows all, and wants the absolute best for me and everyone else. Taking that a step further and trying to find what He has for me in every breath whether my flesh wants me there or not.
Rest rejuvinates our spirit, sanctifies our flesh and edifies our being. Sitting in His River and letting Him wash away the dust is so important and so many have no idea what I am talking about. Abiding in His Presence. Not feeling like you need to do anything, but receive everything He has for you. When I try to do things in my own strength, I run dry and fail miserably. Maybe not at first, but it is inevitable. When I am working in His Strength, heaven comes to earth and lives are changed forever!
The definitions for abide on Dictionary.com
1.) To remain; continue; stay: abide with me
2.) To have one's abode; dwell; reside
3.) To continue in a particular condition, attitude or relationship
A goal for us should be to fully abide in Him! In order to abide, we must be content with where he has us. If you are not where he wants you, go there quickly! In order to be truly content, you must trust Him with everything. In order to trust Him, you must believe that He is always good. Have you tasted His unfailing love? The sweetness ushers in trust! They dance hand in hand!
The question that God is asking you is, "Do you trust Me?"
