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The Grass Looks Greener

As the old saying goes, “The grass looks greener on the other side.” The alternative says, “The grass isn’t necessarily always greener on the other side.” Then there’s “the grass is green where you water it.” However, the grass is the greenest in the center of God’s will. Nonetheless, even when a person is in the center of His will, the grass still might look brown to him. Why? Because of adverse circumstances in which he finds himself. Ease does not necessarily equate to being in the right place; sometimes it’s quite the opposite. God’s will does include testing or proving us, which is part of conforming us to the image of Jesus. The process can feel rather unsettling at times, especially if it we are caught off guard by unexpected surprises. The fact is God will do the unexpected. Moreover, He does not always do what we expect Him to do. It’s futile trying placing Him in a box. 1 Peter 4:12-13 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when His glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. Sometimes, we place ourselves in less-than-ideal circumstances. We might just spill a bottle of Roundup, and kill the grass. Of course, lack of fellowship with Him is the equivalent to failing to water it during dry seasons. We cannot control others, which means they may have a say in our circumstances. While there are many things out of our control, the way we respond is another story. Just as the above passage encourages us to rejoice when facing fiery trials. It means we have the power to choose how to respond, especially since He has given us His grace. We can choose to rejoice, or we can react bitterly. It’s up to us. James 1:2-4 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.

Looking for Better-Looking Grass

Sometimes, the temptation is to look for greener grass. In short, take matters into our own hands, thinking we can do better. There’s another saying: “You can run, but you can’t hide.” Until we change internally, external changes will make very little difference. Chasing new things is a way of keeping our old ways, because it doesn’t address the core issues. If our mindset doesn’t change, more than likely we’ll create more of the same. Neither does avoidance change things. Distractions are detrimental to growth. The easy way out is the equivalent of doing things the hard way, because it means we’re pressing the repeat button. Brown grass exposes weak areas in our life. It reveals we are lacking something, or perhaps, have something that doesn’t belong. It could be the combination of both. For instance, the Word of God is a change agent. Metaphorically, water represents its cleansing properties as revealed in Ephesians. Spiritually speaking, when we fail to spend time in the Word, and lack fellowship with the Lord, we miss the benefits of the Water that keeps things green. Ephesians 5:25-27 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the Church, and gave Himself for it; That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, That He might present it to Himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. The Word penetrates our being, exposes our inner self, and does the changes in us that we cannot make on our own. If we fill up on worldly things, we can expect to see brown spots in the lawn. They will never fill the voids, much less make things better. Hebrews 4:12-13 For the Word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are open and laid bare to the eyes of Him with whom we have to do (NASB).

The Greenest Grass

Part of being in the center of God’s will is trusting Him, and not leaning our own understanding (see Proverbs 3:5-7). Sometimes the greener grass actually is on the other side, because He led us there. Psalm 23:1-3 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake. When the grass looks brown, remember, All things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose. For whom He did foreknow, He also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the Firstborn among many brethren (Romans 8:28-29). Ask for wisdom, and wait on Him.

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In Psalm 143, David laments his circumstances and feels that every step he takes is under attack from his enemies, who are persecuting his soul. He feels that his life is being pounded and pulverised into the ground. He complains that he is being forced to be entombed in dark places, like those that are already in the grave, and he cries out for the Lord to hear his supplication and to answer him, because God is faithful and righteous.

David pleads his own wretchedness and implores God's goodness to direct and govern his ways. "My spirit is overwhelmed within me," he cries, "My heart is appalled within me. But I remember the days of old. I meditate on all Your doings. I muse on the work of Your hands. I stretch out my hands to You - my soul longs for You, as a parched land longs for water."

As with so many of David's prayers and petitions, these verses feed the hungry soul, restore the fainting spirit, minister to those that feel overwhelmed by life's circumstances, and encourage a believer' heart. In his distress, David entreats the listening ear of his faithful Saviour, and we need to do the same. He cried out for mercy, as the enemy sought to crush his soul in death's deep darkness - and we should similarly cry to the Lord in our distresses.

David's spirit is faint, his heart dismayed. His soul is as dry as a thirsty desert where there is no water, and yet he starts to recall the days of old. He meditates on the past goodness of God and remembers the wonders of His handiwork, which encourages his fainting heart. David is a man of faith who knows that God is mindful of man and Who has promised to care for His people. However, like us, David often found himself crying out in desperation to the Lord, in times of deep distress and danger. 

David always found that his dark nights of distress and discouragement were displaced by mornings of joyous praises, which enlivened his heart to seek God's perfect will, and so David acknowledges his dependence upon God, and petitions the Lord for direction - entreating the Spirit of enlightenment to guide him onto level ground, where he may walk without fear or danger. "Teach me to do Your will," he prays, "for You are my God. Let Your good Spirit lead me on level ground."

The distress that David is going through often translates into the deep darkness that floods into our heart, as the Accuser of our soul seeks to destroy our testimony, shipwreck our lives, drown us in sorrow, and batter us with bitter whirlwinds that whip up the tides of discontent.

But those that confess knowledge of God's will and are obedient to His Word, have the sufficient grace to weather the most raging storm and to water the most arid of dusty deserts. God's grace is sufficient and He is faithful. He has promised that He will not allow us to be tested more than we are able, but in the power of His Holy Spirit, will always hear our prayers and give us a way to overcome in all things.

Like David, we all need guidance from the Lord and we all need His Spirit to teach us His ways and guide us into all truth. We also need to stand on His faithful promises and be comforted that He is the righteous Judge of all. Like David, we should foster a teachable spirit and be ready to call out to Him in times of trouble, as well as rejoice in times of blessing. And as we read in Psalm 143 we should confess our faith in Him and ask for the Holy Spirit to lead us, "on a level land."

Like the Psalmist, we should call out to God for deliverance from our enemies, rely on His restoration when attacked, and depend on His sufficient grace to help in time of need. We should be ready and willing to admit our weaknesses and combine humility of heart with a soul that trusts in the Lord with our whole being, and does not rely on our own understanding. May we acknowledge Him in ALL things, knowing that He will teach us His will and lead us in His paths of perfect peace.

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 Romans 12:21 “Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.” In our lives, we would like to control all that is around us. Yet, we fail on all counts. We allow ourselves a belief that we can control everything around us, and we fail miserably. To believe that we have control is placing ourselves as god of our life, not realizing God’s Sovereignty. Our Heavenly Father has given us one…

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