Reading: Romans 8:20
“For the creation was subjected to futility, not of its own
will but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope.”
Subjected and hope are not two words we normally put
together.
Subjection usually walks alongside despair, shame, failure,
blame, and fear. Or, if we fight back then our words are retaliation and refuse
and resist.
Both towards ourselves and towards others. With strong
emotions and attitude.
Boundaries we do not choose we instinctively resist.
These may all be good responses to an immediate danger we
can identify and a protection against one we cannot yet see. We pause,
evaluate, pray, and seek guidance.
Then sometimes we become stunned to realize that we are to actively
relinquish our will and accept the consequences in trust. Possibly with no idea
of when or how the situation will end, or if we will ever know the reason.
“And He who sits on the throne said, ‘Behold, I am making
all things new.’ And He said, ‘Write, for these words are faithful and true.’”
Revelation 21:5 NAS
Lord, give us courage when our wills are curtailed, first to
seek Your guidance and then to accept Your strength when we need to obey.
Enable us to bear the consequences in faith and trust and hope.
Psalm of Worship: Proverbs 8:19
“My fruit is better than gold, even fine gold, and my yield
than choice silver.”
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