This popular statement that symbolizes how we are to surrender to God has been stated over and over again. However, how accurate is this statement. Does God really want us to just let go and let Him do it. In many ways, this could be construed as saying let God and sit down and just wait. In it’s purest form this could mean for each of us to lay down our excuses, our habits, our reasons, our resumes and our fears. In too many circles, this phrases portrays that the symbol of Christianity is not a cross but a couch. Is this what this phrase is meant to say?
It reminds me of a story about a man who is broke down on the side of the road. He is out under the hood of the car and is struggling to figure out what is wrong. The guy see a large black car pull up, a man dressed in a three piece suit steps out and asks what is the problem sir. The man with greasy hands and dripping with sweat says I appreciate you stopping, I cant seem to get this thing to crank up. The well to do gentleman says mind if I give it a try as he steps to the front of the car. He says you mind getting in the car and try cranking it when I ask. Puzzled and confused the man says well sure, thinking why or how does this rich guy think he can fix this. The guy works for just a few minutes and says give it a try. To his dismay, the car cranks right up, he says why would you stop your obviously busy day to help me. Well, my name is Henry Ford and I can not stand to see one of my creations not working.
This makes me wonder how often does Jesus hear us say let go and let God, and wonder do they not know that I have given them all the tools that they need to handle the situation they are facing. If they get in over their head just like when old Peter was about to sink I will reach down and help them. I believe a better phrase might be Trust God and Get going.
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