When Life is Uncertain

Dear Ones,
How we must react to God's will? Our SS lesson this week is on the time in Jesus' life that He must face the wrath of God against sin and know the terror of the full power of satan. He had just finished having the passover meal with His disciples where He had told them the bread was a symbol of His body which is broken for them and the wine was a symbol of His blood that would be shed for them. The disciples didn't fully understand but led by Peter they all said they would die with Jesus. Jesus quouted the old testment saying the sheperd would be stiked and the sheep would scatter. Yet even Jesus has been tempted in every way that you and I are tempted. He knew God's will yet He was afraid. He knew He would suffer yet He wanted this cup to pass from Him. This is where the road met the rubber! Jesus surrendered His will to God's. He knew the imediate future looked bleak yet He said "Not my will but Yours be done." It was sacrificing His will to do the will of the Father.
When life overwhelms us we must remember to go to the Father God. Jesus went into the garden of Gethseme and fell on the ground in great sorrow. Yet as He prayed to the Father three different times He surrendered His will to Abba Father.
What could this mean for us? When we are faced with difficult decisons we must go to the One who holds us by His mighty hand. We must surrender our will to His. It is not easy in fact it is very difficult.
I can give you an example. I of late have been praying that God would help me to be obedient in the little things that He might use me in a greater way for His kingdom. There is a section of our city called Rice and Mann and much evil is done in this neighborhood. Murders and rapes and beatings are common day. Yet my heart has been drawn to this neighborhood. A girl who sells her body in order to survive asked Jesus to come into her heart at God's Provisions (clothes closet). The change in her countance was miracouly beautiful. Then a small five year old little girl was at AWANA last week whom I helped to understand the difference between God and Jesus. She was so precious and I pray I will have many more opportunities to work with her. She couldn't say her address but she said I stay at Rice and Mann. God is opening a door and I want to be obedient. It is a difficult way but I know God will go with me and before me to make my path smooth as I trust in Him.
That is what Jesus ultimately did. He trusted the Father and went through much suffering to be raised to the glory of God. He sits at the right hand of the Father praying for you and me. What a comfort!

Keep the faith,

Opal