Amen and Amen

Accepting the sovereignty of the Lord in all persons, matters and things is the lesson I have been learning these days. Though I could have used my natural hand to interfere and turn things around according to my taste and desire, the Lord would still interfere and still have His way, not mine. This is what I have been learning; to say "amen" to all that the Lord has arranged.

Recently, a fellowship came up for a proposal to attend an event of no less significant, an event to grab for, an opportunity not to miss. But all must be done in fellowship with the concerned brothers. Accordingly I drafted a mail as I understood best and checked with my coordinator for a correction or confirmation. The reply was altogether a whole new mail entirely not according to my "like". But the Lord impressed me deeply to forget altogether of my stand, my way or my desire; of who I am or what I am or even what my feelings were, and to just say "amen" to my brother. Experiencing grace and trusting for more grace, I forwarded the message without altering the content. Later, the Lord confirmed that it was His way how things were done. And I was graced to experience the lesson of learning to say "amen." A bitter lesson, but a sweet result.

Similarly, I had to renew my house deeds and had to work things out with my house owner. I agreed for the 10% increase and modified the previous deeds as was requested. When my owner sent me back with his terms I had some feeling within me for negotiation, especially on matters involving money. But as I prayed over it, the Lord led me to simply say "amen" and trust in the Lord who provides abundantly beyond what I can ask or think of. 

Similarly, in matters in the church or in my official service, the lesson the Lord has been teaching me is to simply submit to His will and His way; He knows best. And in simply "amening" I found myself in joy and peace. Otherwise, I can't even imagine what a "rebel" I would have become.

Yes, I do have rights and am eligible to claim things righteously. But denying all these, and accepting the Lord's sovereign arrangement, is the way to experience more grace and enjoy the Lord's blessings. (Often, blessings comes in disguise).

Lord, grant me the grace to "amen" to whatever You say. Amen.