Read: Luke 22:39-53

Not My will, but Yours be
done. -Luke 22:42

The following story was told by A.W. Tozer: “A
simplehearted man was asked how he managed to live in
such a state of tranquility even though he was
surrounded by adverse circumstances. His reply was
profound, yet simple: `I have learned to cooperate with
the inevitable!'”

Very few of us practice this wise and practical
approach to life. Tozer commented that many of us fight
against and complain about our circumstances throughout
life, “all the while believing that we are surrendered
to the will of God.”

In today’s Bible reading, we see Peter as he watched
the betrayal of his beloved Master. Acting impulsively,
he sliced off the ear of the servant of the high priest
(Lk. 22:50; Jn. 18:10-11). But Jesus rebuked Peter’s
attempt to protect Him, saying, “permit even this”
(v.51). Then He replaced the ear with a healing touch.

In the lives of us all, there will be problems that
refuse to go away. But what God permits, He also uses –
redemptively. The question is, will we permit what God
permits? We too often pray, “Lord, get me out of this
mess.” But the Lord may be saying, “Let Me into this
mess. Permit Me to change you rather than your
circumstances.” That’s the greatest miracle of all.
-Joanie E. Yoder

May we learn the blessed secret
Of delighting in Your will,
Welcoming whate’er You send us,
Joy or sorrow, good or ill. -Anon

PEACE IS FOUND
ONLY IN YIELDING TO THE WILL OF GOD.

OUR DAILY BREAD, Copyright 1999 by Radio Bible Class,
Grand Rapids,Michigan. Used by permission.