Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. (1 Peter 5:6)
My faith doesn't seem to cover this promise from God. I do my best to keep humble before God, but I can't stop wondering when "due time" will come. Today, perhaps?
Of course, when I reflect on "God's mighty hand" it gives me pause. I don't want to be a grumbler and God's mighty hand is a rather intimidating (in a good way) means of keeping me humble. I guess I'll keep reminding myself that being humble isn't just about me being humble, but it's also about being under God's mighty hand.
What do you mean when you say your faith doesn't cover this promise? Just that you don't understand it?
ReplyDeleteGod's mighty hand...aren't we glad it's a gracious mighty hand?!?!
Deep thought warning: I am not feeling very cogent right now.
ReplyDeleteWhen I talk about "my faith" I'm talking about my end of the faith bargain. God offers life, I believe, I am sanctified. Jesus is the object of my faith so no matter how strong "my faith" is it will always be enough because of who I believe. However, the degree of strength of my faith tends to ebb and flow much like the mood of a toddler.
When I say that my faith doesn't cover this promise, I am talking about my faith to believe in God's promise to "lift me up". My faith is not "covering" me with the patience that I need to realize this promise from God. I want to be lifted up some time yesterday (don't we all?), but in God's wisdom He has either chosen not to lift me up just yet or He has and I am not God-fearing enough at the moment to see it.
Yes. Grace is awesome.