Thoughts
on Michael Wells’ teachings in My Weakness for His Strength - # 208
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Michael
brings another perspective that best describes the world we all live in, be it
America, Africa, India, Asia, Europe, etc., etc. And God’s Truth is what we must enjoy…
DAY 129
He Is the
Glue
For by Him all things were created, {both} in the heavens and on earth,
visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or
authorities—all things have been created by Him and for Him. And He is before all things, and in Him all things
hold together. --Colossians 1:16, 17
I have often looked at world economies and wondered what was holding them together;
they should not work. I look at governments and wonder at their existence. What is keeping them
going? Families
that are cold and dysfunctional; how do they keep running? Individual lives
that are empty, hopeless, shallow echoes of the flesh; how do they manage to carry on? All things visible are held together
by something presently invisible, Jesus. It is not true that man needs to be dependent on God. Why?
Because he is dependent already, and
whether or not that truth is acknowledged makes very little difference to the
fact of the matter.
Jesus Christ is holding
together the dictator, as well as those who persecute. He is holding together
the criminal, the politician, the unethical businessman, and anyone else who
would oppress. For many, such a realization would
give cause to blame God. “Who could worship a God that holds together the
wicked, self-centered, and abusive people?” But for me, the recognition has brought a great peace and
rest. I know that if He
holds them together, then He is ultimately in charge and can cause all things
to work toward His end. The One who is the Glue is Love, and love will not harm me. I do not have to panic or invite in
fear of the future as I look to the government. My life is not in the hands of the visible, but in the
hands of the Glue that holds together my world, my family, my emotions, my
will, and my deepest life. I can leave it to others to plot and plan how
their own efforts can best control their visible world; they will try to find
security in vocation, in assets, in family, and in others; my world is held together by
the Divine Glue of love. Amazing! Amazing love! I have no worries!
Carnal man is blind; he
builds but neglects to recognize the Glue that has His own mind, will, divine
plan, and goal. Carnal man lives in pride and independence but has not
succeeded in running and hiding from God, for Jesus is right there in the midst of
all that has been created, a "Holy Spy" in all the secret places of
man’s heart and accomplishments. The Divine Glue will determine the end of all
things, even of those who think they hold themselves together. When He mandates the end, He
can simply remove Himself from the visible governmental powers, and they will
be no more. When the Glue withdraws, all will crumble.
I believe that Christians
can be quiet and let the years speak against the minutes, willing to wait as
they watch God’s plan revealed. We must have the faith to see Him as the
invisible Glue in charge, in ultimate control, working all things to His end;
and then we must rest and watch with joy the unfolding of the glorious days
ahead. Our God is doing
all things perfectly.
Yellow – VIP, Very Important Point Green
– IT, Incredible Truth
Red – GP, Greatest Promises
Turquoise – UR, Unfathomable Riches Pink
– PV, Priceless Victory
Christians should have seen this day coming. “Things” have been getting “worse” so far as
Christians would evaluate, but God has never lost control. 2 Chronicles 7:14 is perhaps a testimony
against Believers as a whole, but it is a hope if enough repent.
However, Michael simply points out the “facts” of life as we see it
unfold today… Well, amen!
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