In Dependence.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own
understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will
make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6
Independence. It's a privilege and a blessing we are thankful to enjoy as
Americans. But, as great as it is, this political and social independence
can't hold a match to the joy of living "in dependence" upon Jesus.
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines dependence as:
1 : the quality or state of being dependent; especially: the quality or state
of being influenced or determined by or subject to another.
2 : RELIANCE, TRUST.
3 : one that is relied on.
Now, that should define our relationship with the Lord—reliance, trust,
being influenced by. I don't want to live independent from God. I want to
live in dependence on Him! By His grace I am willing to not have things
my way, because I know with confidence that God's ways are higher than
my ways (Isaiah 55:9) and that He always causes me to triumph
(2 Corinthians 2:14).
God makes it so easy for us to depend on Him. He is trustworthy
(Proverbs 3:5-6). He is faithful (1 Thessalonians 5:24). He is reliable
(Matthew 28:20). He never changes (Malachi 3:6). He doesn't disappoint
(Hebrews 13:5). He delivers what He promises (Joshua 21:45).
As we celebrate Independence Day with friends
and family this week, let's do so by exercising
our independent freedom of choice to reignite
our reliance on Jesus and our commitment to
live
in dependence on Him!
God bless you!
Pastor Jeff
Commit your
way to the Lord,
trust also in Him,
and He will do it.
Psalm 37:5
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