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07/10/2014
“The Graciousness of Uncertainty – April 29
…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… Spiritual life is the life of a child. We are not uncertain of God, but uncertain about what he is going to do next…
(b)ut when we are rightly related to God, life is full of spontaneous, joyful uncertainty and expectation. “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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—Oswald Chambers
My Utmost For His Highest