And Learn to Put Your Sword Away

When my impatience seeks to interfere with God's plans, 

• I must learn to put away my figurative sword.  
• I must trust God's plan, 
• wait on His timing, and 
• act on His command.  

The more familiar I am with the Scriptures - 

• knowing the great story, promises, and truths found within them -
• the more I will understand His plans.  

But even then, 

• there will be times when His ways are very mysterious to me and 
• I am tempted to fight the path He is leading me along.  

I need to take Christ's words to Peter to heart: "Put your sword into its sheath!"  

• I want to trust God's loving hand, 
• obey His commands, and 
• follow His lead.  

He is the author and finisher of my faith (Hebrews 12:2), and 

• the story He is writing is more glorious 
• than I could imagine or direct for myself.

John 18:10-11

• Then Simon Peter, having a sword, drew it and struck the high priest's servant and cut off his right ear...
• Jesus said to Peter, "Put your sword into its sheath; 
• shall I not drink the cup that the Father has given me?"

Adapted Excerpt From Truth for Life Volume 1, by Alistair Begg