Let go and allow God

Thus saith the LORD: “Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doling a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” (Isaiah 43:18,19). 

Many of us have heard it said, “Let go. Let God.” This is absolutely true, and worthwhile for us to put in practice. When we “let go and let God” we are relying on God’s wisdom, knowledge, and understanding to do something for us that we are incapable of doing for ourselves. Therefore, we submit the situation to God who says, I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.

At the conclusion of his prayer for the Church at Ephesus, Paul mentions, “Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us.” (Ephesians 3:20). Note the words far more abundantly than all that we ask or think. This means God is able to “exceed our requests,” because He knows exactly when, why, and how it is needed.

You and I are pretty much ‘hemmed in’ because of the limitations of the flesh. And God created us this way. Mortal man can think so far and no further. He can do so much and nothing more. Therefore, we have to depend on God and by “casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.” (1Peter 5:7).        

One of the things Christians must keep in mind, especially when we pray, is that God is  omnipotent meaning he alone has unlimited power; being able to do absolutely anything. He has supreme power and authority. Also, God is omniscient, that is, He has infinite awareness and understanding of everything. And God is omnipresent. He is ever present throughout all of His creation, and at the same time. He is always present to help. Truly amazing. Isn’t it? What a mighty God we serve!

Experience has shown that sometimes we are so bogged down with the problems that come our way, we fail to think that we are not alone. God is never absent. Didn’t He say, “I will never you nor forsake you?” (Hebrews 13:5). God cannot deny His word. His promise is absolutely true and worthy to be claimed.

Psalm 37 was written by King David. The theme is “trust in the LORD.” David exhorts us as follows, “Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will act.” (Psalm 37:4,5).

A most essential aspect of the Christian life is to keep in contact with God and remain in close fellowship with Him through prayer and supplication with thanksgiving. Fellowship is delighting ourselves in the Lord and one of the results will be that he will give you the desires of your heart. 

Dr Charles Stanley writes, “When you make the Lord your joy, the desires that grow in your heart are usually the ones He plants. These are things that bring lasting peace and satisfaction—not the things we think we want or strive to achieve apart from God.” (The Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Bible NKJV p. 663). 

If we are going to let go of those things that prevent us from allowing God to have His way in our lives we must recognize the fact that He is God and that there is none beside Him. 

Perhaps at times we are stuck and unable to progress in certain situations because we are not allowing God to have His way. To do this we must first “let go” of the issues by recognizing what God has promised, He is able to perform. Hasn’t He declared, “I work, and who can turn it back?” (Isaiah 43:13). In trusting God we are allowing Him to resolve the problem.

Quiet times are very essential for believers in the Lord Jesus Christ. During these times we are spiritually refreshed and reminded of the mercy and grace of God. The Scripture says, “Be still and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” (Psalm 46:10).