Yield!
⁵ Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.⁶ In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
My dad is such a person who will like to be in control when in a car. If he is not in the driver’s seat, he will be the one telling you how to drive from the back. If he is not the one tasked to be in charge, he will be gently suggesting what he thinks needs to be done in order to arrive at the desired outcome or destination. It’s not that he doesn’t trust you, it’s just that he thinks he knows the best way and he is experienced to get us to where we want to be.
Yielding is an act of trust, laying down our understanding and demands for how we think things should go. It is saying to God that even in the midst of hard circumstances, we know He is working all things for our good. We may not like the way in which He is working it all out, but like a mother refusing a child begging for more chocolate and treats, we know His intentions are beneficial for our wellbeing.
Yielding requires submission. It asks us to cease resisting and submit to the authority of another. It forces us to open our hands from the tight grip we have over a circumstance or desired end. It pushes away our pride and limited understanding of our world and situation in exchange for accepting a long-range vision we cannot see. This is why faith flies on the wings of quiet trust and it thrives in absolute surrender.
So, recommit to yield yourself to God, proverbs says, Trust in the LORD with all your heart. Never rely on what you think you know. Remember the LORD in everything you do, and he will show you the right way. Proverbs 3:5-6 GNB
