At first his disciples did not understand all this. Only after Jesus was glorified did they realize that these things had been written about him and that these things had been done to him.
John 12:16 (NIV)
Lord Jesus, my soul finds peace and wonder this morning recognizing that often times I will not understand what You are doing right now. I can read Your Word all I want to but I must realize that sometimes – actually most of the times – it will be about me trusting You by faith and not about me figuring out what You are doing or even going to do. How many times have I read Your Word and tried to use it to discern what You are doing in my midst only to realize that I did not fully get it? This Word today reminds me that I will continue to look through a glass darkly, seeing but an image in a mirror (1 Cor. 13:12). Faith is not about what I see or even understand. It’s about trusting You, especially when I can’t see it.
So today, enable me to accept that there will be some things – actually most things – that I won’t be able to fully understand right now. Help me to let go of my obsession to “get it” and to embrace the grace and wonder of Your unfolding revelation in my life. Help me to find joy and peace in knowing that You are in control, that nothing comes my way except it first passes through Your hands, and that every detail of my existence has been scripted by You, is being directed by You, and stars You!
With abated breath I await Your full and complete revelation in my life when I will know even as I am known. And it is my desire, my prayer today, that You would fill my heart with excitement and wonder as I behold You glorifying Yourself in everything in and around me. I know that I will not always understand it. But truly, all I want to do is see You in it, trusting You through it, and worshipping You in the midst of it. Be glorified, LORD! My heart says, “Be Ye glorified!” I pray this in Your Name. Amen.