THE GRACIOUSNESS OF UNCERTAINTY

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I know that my redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth.

April 29, 2011

My Daily Prayers and Readings for 4/29/2011

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To walk in uncertainty, except for the certainty of Your presence in Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit, is one of unlearning through death to what the world under the sun teaches. To be graciously uncertain in all things except Christ Jesus is a faithful walk believing more in the unseen than the seen through conscious awareness of feeling rather than seeing, prayer rather than thought.

Abba Father in the name of Christ Jesus who lives within me through the Holy Spirit I pray that You create in me a clean heart, and renew a right spirit within me, for my one walk in and with Jesus today. Asking that You bless me and mine in fulfillment of Your will and keep us from evil and pain; and if we get nothing else done this day, let us spend it loving You and others as You love us. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen.

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THE GRACIOUSNESS OF UNCERTAINTY

“It doth not yet appear what we shall be.” 1 John 3:2

Naturally, we are inclined to be so mathematical and calculating that we look upon uncertainty as a bad thing. We imagine that we have to reach some end, but that is not the nature of spiritual life. The nature of spiritual life is that we are certain in our uncertainty, consequently we do not make our nests anywhere. Common sense says – “Well, supposing I were in that condition . . .” We cannot suppose ourselves in any condition we have never been in. Certainty is the mark of the common-sense life: gracious uncertainty is the mark of the spiritual life. To be certain of God means that we are uncertain in all our ways, we do not know what a day may bring forth. This is generally said with a sigh of sadness, it should be rather an expression of breathless expectation. We are uncertain of the next step, but we are certain of God. Immediately we abandon to God, and do the duty that lies nearest, He packs our life with surprises all the time. When we become advocates of a creed, something dies; we do not believe God, we only believe our belief about Him. Jesus said, “Except ye become as little children.” Spiritual life is the life of a child. We are not uncertain of God, but uncertain of what He is going to do next. If we are only certain in our beliefs, we get dignified and severe and have the ban of finality about our views; but when we are rightly related to God, life is full of spontaneous, joyful uncertainty and expectancy.

“Believe also in Me,” said Jesus, not – “Believe certain things about Me.” Leave the whole thing to Him, it is gloriously uncertain how He will come in, but He will come. Remain loyal to Him.

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Did not the Messiah have to suffer these things and then enter his glory? Luke 24:26

The good news of the kingdom is that Jesus died and rose again. This good news mean that if we call on His name and repent of our sins, we have eternal life and become children of God (John 1:12-13). Have you taken this step of faith? Just tell God you trust in His Son for salvation and accept His sacrifice for sin. “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved” (Acts 2:21). It will be the first step on an unforgettable journey!

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Acts 4:1-12
Psalm 118:1-2, 4, 22-27
John 21:1-14

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The Most Blessed Sacrament is Christ made visible. The poor sick person is Christ again made visible. — St. Gerard Majella

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At the Cross: The Gospel of Jesus Christ – Part 2 – Listen now

Pastor Briscoe focuses on God’s divine action and the eternal consequences it has for us all – Program Notes & Quotes

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