012416 | The Journey | Part Four | Allen Hickman

This journey we are all on called life is a journey that is fraught with danger and peril.  It doesn’t have to be.  It should be a journey that is full of peace, hope and joy.  Why?  Because the outcome is not dependent upon us it is dependent upon God.  He is in control, not us.  When we assume control of our life the stress and pressure of the outcome rest on your shoulders.  The peace, hope and joy now come from the results of our own efforts and not God.   It will also result in us believing that we are the master of our own destiny.  

It was once said “if you want to make God laugh, tell Him your plans for your life.”  God has one plan and one plan only.  There is no plan B with God.  His plan is the perfect plan He has no contingent plan.  We may but He doesn’t.

If we are going to get to a place of wholeness we are going to have to do a few things.  First, take on the yoke Jesus give us, second, walk in meekness and live in humility.  The yoke Jesus give is not burdensome.  His yoke leads to peace and rest.  Meekness is understanding the power that we have comes from our trust and hope in God’s plan for our life.  To live humble means that we realize we aren’t in control but He is.  It means to give complete total control of your life to God.  He is in charge and the burden of the outcome rest on His shoulders.  The one thing that validates our faith is obedience not the outcome that’s God’s job.