Hi Johnn...great seeing you! How are you? Busy, busy, I guess, like everyone is today!
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Recently I read Psalm 131, one of my favorite psalms. In the past, I viewed it as an encouragement to understand that mystery is one of the hallmarks of Gods character. It challenged me to let my mind be at rest, since I am unable to understand all that God is doing in His universe.
But then I saw another side of Davids calm spirit: I am unable to understand all that God is doing in me, and it is impossible to try.
David draws a comparison between a weaned child that no longer frets for what it once demanded, and a soul that has learned the same lesson. It is a call to learn humility, patient endurance, and contentment in all my circumstanceswhatever they arethough I do not understand Gods reasons. Divine logic is beyond the grasp of my mind.
I ask, Why this affliction? Why this anguish? The Father answers, Hush, child. You wouldnt understand if I explained it to you. Just trust Me!
So, I turn from contemplating Davids example to ask myself: Can I, in my circumstances, hope in the Lord? (v.3). Can I wait in faith and patience without fretting and without questioning Gods wisdom? Can I trust Him while He works in me His good, acceptable, and perfect will?