Naturally, we are inclined to be so mathematical and calculating that we look upon uncertainty as a bad thing. We imagine that we have to reach some goal, but this isn\u2019t the nature of the spiritual life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The nature of the spiritual life is that we are certain in our uncertainty. Certainty is the mark of the commonsense life; gracious uncertainty is the mark of the spiritual life. To be certain of God means that we are uncertain of the rest, never knowing what a day may bring. This is generally said with a sigh of sadness; it should be said with a burst of breathless expectation: we\u2019re uncertain of the next step, but we\u2019re certain of God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The instant we abandon ourselves to God, he begins to fill our life with constant surprises. But when we become advocates of a creed, something within us dies. If we are clinging to a creed or a belief, we aren\u2019t believing God himself; we are merely believing our beliefs about him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jesus said, \u201cUnless you change and become like little children \u2026\u201d (Matthew 18:3). Spiritual life is the life of a child. A child isn\u2019t uncertain of God, only of what God will do next. If we are sure of our beliefs, we are haughty and absolutely set in our opinions. Jesus said, \u201cBelieve also in me\u201d (John 14:1). He didn\u2019t say, \u201cBelieve your own ideas about me.\u201d When we are rightly related to God, life is full of spontaneous, joyful uncertainty and expectancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Leave everything to God. It is gloriously uncertain how he will come, but he will come.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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