Uncertainty

4/29/2020

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

Chambers’ study today is about uncertainty. He says, “The nature of spiritual life is that we are certain in our uncertainty.” I am the kind of person who likes to know what is coming; if you have read my other blogs, you have probably gathered that already. I do not like suspenseful movies, or being surprised or scared. I like order and plans, but it is not always realistic in life; it is certainly not realistic in a spiritual walk. God’s plan for my life has been a continual unfolding, like an old-timey roadmap, for once it is unfolded the first time, you can never really fold back perfectly again. God has taught me to love the perfectly imperfect things in my life, and to trust Him on the journey.

I love this quote by Chambers: “Certainty is the mark of the common-sense life: gracious uncertainty is the mark of the spiritual life.” Gracious uncertainty is such a lovely combination. In this time of mass fear and trepidation, being gracious is of utmost importance, especially in our spiritual lives. To trust God completely, and share that trust with others, is to act with gracious uncertainty. We must have complete confidence that God is in control, even when we do not understand. Our job is to keep the faith, love and disciple others, and learn the lessons God is teaching us during this period. It does not line up with a common-sense life, but it does reflect the truth of our loving Savior’s charge to believers and living in obedience to Him.

The last part of Chambers’ study today, “Leave the whole thing to Him (Jesus), it is gloriously uncertain how He will come in, but He will come. Remain loyal to Him.”