ONCE YOU HAVE DONE ALL YOU CAN DO – GOD WILL DO WHAT ONLY HE CAN DO

I have heard it said that “After you have done all you can do, it is then that God will do what only He can do.”

But is that true? Do we actually play a part in God’s work and activity?

It could seem to be true, just based on all the struggles and battles God’s people have had to engage and endure over the centuries; God has always delivered on His promises to those who have endured to the end!

There have been apparent wins and losses in the battles of our lives, but the battles continue to reemerge and rage on. But this is only how it seems to be from an earthly perspective. We can only see as far as our humanity allows. Our natural eyes cannot see beyond the horizon of this natural world.

God, however, sees from a heavenly perspective – from (before) the beginning, to (after) the end. To say that ‘God knows all things’ is a gross understatement, and He knows all things because He planned all things, including the struggle that we must endure. It is a struggle, a time of tribulation, so that some of those who have insight will fall, to refine, purge, and cleanse them until the end time; because it is still to come at the appointed time. (see Daniel 11:35) and, “many will be purged, cleansed, and refined, and those who have insight will understand.” (see Daniel 12:10).

The battle lines were drawn at the beginning of creation. And we are included as participants in God’s Grand Plan for His creation. We are included in the struggles of this spiritual war whether we understand it or not and whether we like it or not. We are either with Him or against Him in this struggle.

It is all designed with a purpose. It has been God’s Plan and Purpose from the beginning “to seek and save the lost” and to transform and conform us, to perfect us into the very image and likeness of Christ Jesus. This is God’s Plan and our Journey toward Perfection.

And, “Because by a single offering He has made perfect for all time those who are being sanctified.” (Hebrews 10:14).

The Apostle Peter reminds us that, “Our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable, undefiled, and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, who are protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

“In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which perishes though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.”

There are no innocent bystanders. You cannot choose to forego. Neither ignorance nor refusal will excuse you. You are among the combatants, and you will either emerge victorious with Christ or as a victim of evil, and beware, for evil brings death.

“MY RIGHTEOUS ONE WILL LIVE BY FAITH; AND IF THEY SHRINK BACK, MY SOUL HAS NO PLEASURE IN THEM.

“But we are not among those who shrink back to destruction, but we are of those who have faith for the safekeeping of the soul.” (see Hebrews 10:38-39).

Know that Jesus has said, “You are my friend”. Also know that the devil has come to kill, steal and destroy. Understand the rules of engagement. Now it is time to choose your side.

Please, dear friends, let’s pray for one another and not criticize. Let’s join ourselves together as we join our Lord in this battle. Let’s arm and equip ourselves with the full armor of God and stand together. The outcome is near. We have been declared victorious.

Your Brother and Friend,

Mike Young

“You have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God, you may receive what was promised.” (Hebrews 10:36).