Still Greater

Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs. (Hebrews 1:1-4 ESV).

There are times when I finish writing some of the Morning Devotionals that I will take a little time to journal. It is really no more than a diary of what is going on in my life at the time. It is rarely very descriptive or lengthy. It has been helpful through the years though. Sometimes I drift back through the days I entered some experiences into the files and gain new insight on what I was going through back then. It has been very helpful as I become more adept at interpreting God’s leading and plan for me. The perspective always changes with the passage of time. As I further experience life and see what the specific result of what He has done is, I recognize the depth of the truth that all things really do work together for my good. I found a very interesting little illustration of this principle recently. It pictures the growth of Jesus within us as we become more like Him. That really is the goal of our redemption. He becomes “bigger” while we become “smaller.” By looking back on what we have been through and seeing the hand of God there, we can have greater comfort and encouragement for what we are going through now or even what lies ahead. As I gain new insight into my personality and the Lord’s working into my issues and problems, I realize how small they really are compared to my Lord’s holiness and greatness. Concentrating on Christ and what He has done will lift us up better and more completely than anything else we could ever do. It has taught me to look beyond myself and concentrate on Christ. We look at God’s Word as a mirror to ourselves, into our souls, not to see us, but to see God working in us. When we only see ourselves, we see sin, brokenness, failure, self-seeking inclinations, and wrong attitudes. We must see God’s interests and not our own; then our devotions and journals become tools for us to mature in the faith. Christ will become more real in us, as our problems become less. Take some time and journal. When you go back in a month or a year, you will be amazed at the working of God in your life. It is an exercise in strength. He is still greater than anyone, anywhere; and, he abides in you!