Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.” Then John consented….(Mt 3:15).
My husband doesn’t like it when I swing in and “help” with our daughter. He says to him, it feels like I’m swooping in to take over. I can understand how it would feel that way and if I’m being honest, part of my pride, actually thinks I know better or am better at whatever it is he’s trying to do with our child. Therefore, I’ll swoop in, not in humility, but in pride, because I think I know better.
I’ve learned now, before I swoop in, to simply ask, “Would you like my help?” If my husband consents and grants me permission to help him, then I will, but there are other times when he wants to handle it himself and I respect that.
Friend, we have to stop trying to get in God’s way when it comes to the things taking place in our life and the lives of those around us. We have to stop trying to fix it all, by “swooping in” to take over. We must, instead, learn to abide in the vine- the Lord Jesus Christ. We must grant Him consent to do whatever He pleases with our life, because He is good, and trustworthy.
Have you ever thought to yourself, but if I don’t step in, something bad might happen? What I have found for me, is that when I give other people and God for that matter, the freedom to be who they are, the bad things that I fear might happen, rarely do.
God sees a bigger picture dear friend. There’s a story He’s trying to tell with your life. Please, stop taking the pen. Let Him write the story. I know it got hard and difficult. I understand there are chapters you wish were never written and you don’t understand why God would ever want that part of your story. I understand, but friend, there’s something deep within you that He wants to cultivate and He needs your cooperation to do it.
I want to simply challenge today to ask the Lord this simple question, “Lord, where do I need to consent to you in my life and trust you?” I’ll be asking myself the same question today too.
Lord, you are trustworthy. I submit myself to your Lordship. You are so good, kind, and loving. Thank you for your grace. Fill me with it now, I pray, in Jesus name, Amen.
Heather Quiroz 