Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your cares upon him, for he cares for you." 1 Peter 5:6-7
Peter gives us some great advice in these passages. He begins by telling us to humble ourselves under God's mighty hand. Humbling ourselves is a choice. It is a heart and mind decision to place ourselves at the feet of God. A decision to admit our weaknesses and our need. Pride keeps us from seeking God's will, provision, and direction. But a humbled heart allows God to do the work, knowing that He completes a perfect work in his time.
Humbling ourselves can be scary. It means letting go of control. It means we quit trying to fix things, and we stop thinking about the future. It means total surrender (time and time again!) It is really a beautiful picture when you think about it.
Imagine yourself being humbled before God. Picture yourself on your knees, praying at his feet before his massive throne. As you are on your knees his mighty right hand is stretched over you, protecting you. Shielding you from the enemy. As you remain there, humbled before the Lord, pouring out your heart and giving him ALL that is going on in your life, his hand does not tire. His strength and love are being poured over you constantly. Peace reigns!
And as you remain kneeled before the throne, he is working. Working in the hearts and minds of those around you. He is perfectly orchestrating the outcome of your circumstance and your life. He is fighting the battles, defeating the enemies, opening the hearts and minds of those whom you have laid at his feet. Oh, what a mighty God! Oh, what a place of peace and beauty to lay before his throne!
Join me today in the decision to cast our cares upon the Lord, so that he can raise us up in due time!
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