Back to Basics

My sweet granddaughter, Ella, is putting words together – “MomC’s car” and “okay, mommy.” It is precious! No frills to what she’s saying – just sweet, simple sentences.

It’s good for Believers to find rest on some rock solid truths about Almighty God. (1) God is above and beyond us; He is God and we are not. “Who has understood the mind of the LORD, or instructed Him as His counselor?” (Isaiah 40:13). His ways are not subject to our approval. He does not seek counsel from us. (2) God’s ways are holy and right even when we do not understand them. “Your ways, O God, are holy. What god is so great as our God?” (Psalm 77:13). At the end of Moses’ life he said, “I will proclaim the Name of the LORD, Oh, praise the greatness of our God! He is the Rock, His words are perfect, and all His ways are just. A faithful God Who does no wrong, upright and just is He.” (Deuteronomy 32:3-4). And, (3) God is trustworthy, even when we can’t see the path before us. “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” (Jeremiah 29:11). The training field for living with sense of purpose begins with acknowledging Who God is. Apart from a humbled and surrendered heart to Him, we can expect soaring lessons to be rougher-than-need-be. In your daily walk with Christ, remember these sweet and simple truths – back to the basics!