Lord, I know that people’s lives are not their own; it is not for them to direct their steps.

Jeremiah 10:23

Now and again I see spiritual things a bit more clearly, like in this amazing verse from the ancient prophet, Jeremiah.  “Your life is not your own.”  That is hard, very hard to accept.  Our culture demands that we make our own way!  Who would believe that the answer to our life’s essential questions have to do with who controls our lives?  There is a huge difference if God owns us or we own ourselves, for whatever that means.

The central fact of the revelation of God is that He is the center and I am his.  That is the order.  He is greater than I, by far.  But through grace I can be there with Him!  Is there a more inclusive, all encompassing promise than that?  I think not.

I am thinking, are things different since Jesus came?  The answer is clear.  NO!  Not for the unbelievers.  They are radically different for those who follow the Lamb. Otherwise all is confusion and fitful striving.

Our age proclaims, “You are the master of your own destiny!”  And our culture understands that very well.  What is the truth?  Just the opposite, “As you give your heart to God you are in His hands.  He is the guide, the essence of your life.”

At age 91 I am beginning to see how radical (but new and authentic) is the invitation to receive Jesus and follow him always.  Lord, give me eyes to see the truth and humility to live in that reality.