THE SAFEST PLACE
The Clark Sisters of gospel music fame recorded a song
which proclaims emphatically that “the safest place in the whole wide world is
in the will of God.” In my own ministry,
I have consistently taught that “the center of God’s will is the place of His
promise, power, protection and provision.”
Of course, it isn’t always easy to accept or adhere to
the divine will. For sometimes God says “no”
to our heartfelt requests, when we would obviously welcome an affirmative
response. Remember that His “no” is rendered
in the service of present or future good, whether we can readily discern it, or
not. It has been said that when God
bolts the door, one should never attempt to gain entrance through the
window. Amen to that! Because the
will of God will never ever lead us where the love of God is not powerfully present
and the grace of God will not promote, protect and provide for us.
I love how Pastor Chuck Swindoll frames it: “God
doesn't work on our timetable. He has a
plan that He will execute perfectly and for the highest, greatest good of all,
and for His ultimate glory.”
My friends, we do trust HIM, don’t we? Yes, and we have every expectation that He is
and shall be a present and powerful source of hope and help – every day and
every way. That’s why the very safest
place in the whole wide world is (absolutely and indisputably) inside the will
of God.
Sisters and brothers, be continually blessed, and
please (above all else) MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO MEET OUR SOON COMING KING.
Maranatha!
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