One thing we have learned is that discipleship is a journey. As Eugene Peterson states, "It is a long obedience in the same direction." The first step in that obedience, is truly owning the concept of repentance.
As we move on in our journey we must also understand the message of God's providence in our lives.
It has been described pretty well in Psalm 121. The Psalmist says that his strength doesn't come from the mountains, or anything natural, but from God. Essentially he is saying that nothing in life will sustain us in those difficult times other than God.
The Psalmist goes on to say that we have a guardian God who will never fall asleep on the job. In other words nothing falls through the cracks of life without God's watchful care, as his child. The Hebrew writer tells us that he will never leave us forsake us.
It is absolutely critical for us as disciples to comprehend these truths about our God. We must understand that no matter what circumstances we are in, God still cares and is ultimately in control.
These truths can only be comprehended through the ups and downs of living our lives and experiencing his providence through 20/20 hindsight. The more we see in the mirror of our lives the greater this truth becomes a reality.
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