Read : Psalm 138
The Lord will perfect that which concerns me. - Psalm 138:8
Most of us will admit that we have flaws and weaknesses. We see undesirable tendencies in ourselves such as selfishness, irritability, impatience, hot-hotheadedness. They are with us because of our sinful condition. Yet many Christians testify that their defects and weaknesses have become a blessing, causing them to rely more heavily on Jesus. By acknowledging their weakness, these believers have experienced God's grace and strength.
We see this link between imperfection and improvement all around us in nature. For instance, scientists tell us that few things develop more orderly and predictably than crystals. Each kind of mineral and gem has its own special shape or appearance. In addition, every one is made up of a great number of atoms stacked in perfect alignment. Occasionally one of these basic particles gets out of line, but that is an essential step in the development of the crystal. Most gems owe their brilliant colours to these flaws.
We need not worry about faults in our lives, and we should not let them get us down. Instead, we should admit their presence, commit them to the Lord in prayer, and trust Him to give us victory. The psalmist said, "The Lord will perfect that which concerns me." - Mart De Haan
God's Resources Are Greater Than Our Need.
The Lord will perfect that which concerns me. - Psalm 138:8
Most of us will admit that we have flaws and weaknesses. We see undesirable tendencies in ourselves such as selfishness, irritability, impatience, hot-hotheadedness. They are with us because of our sinful condition. Yet many Christians testify that their defects and weaknesses have become a blessing, causing them to rely more heavily on Jesus. By acknowledging their weakness, these believers have experienced God's grace and strength.
We see this link between imperfection and improvement all around us in nature. For instance, scientists tell us that few things develop more orderly and predictably than crystals. Each kind of mineral and gem has its own special shape or appearance. In addition, every one is made up of a great number of atoms stacked in perfect alignment. Occasionally one of these basic particles gets out of line, but that is an essential step in the development of the crystal. Most gems owe their brilliant colours to these flaws.
We need not worry about faults in our lives, and we should not let them get us down. Instead, we should admit their presence, commit them to the Lord in prayer, and trust Him to give us victory. The psalmist said, "The Lord will perfect that which concerns me." - Mart De Haan
Looking back, it seems to me
All the grief, which had to be,
Left me when the pain was o're
Richer than I'd been before - Anon
God's Resources Are Greater Than Our Need.
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