acceptance

In our reading of Hinds Feet on High Places today, Much Afraid, while unattended by her companions, was confronted by her enemies. The instant that she cried out for the Shepherd to save her, He immediately came and put her enemies to flight. When she asked why He thought she had nearly fallen prey to their attack, His response to her was so perfectly timed for my own state of discontent, that I nearly cried. 

“I think,” said the Shepherd gently, “that lately, the way seemed a little easier and the sun shone, and you came to a place where you could rest. You forgot that you were my little handmaiden Acceptance-With-Joy and were beginning to tell yourself that it really was time that I lead you back to the mountains and up to the High Places. When you wear the weed of impatience in your heart instead of the flower of Acceptance-With-Joy, you will always find your enemies get an advantage over you.”

Acceptance is freedom when you are a follower of Jesus.

“Your ears will hear a word behind you, “This is the way, walk in it,” whenever you turn to the right or to the left.” Isaiah‬ ‭30:21‬ ‭