The Work of God

Like Paul, who became frustrated with the Greeks who demanded proof, we resolve to know nothing but Christ Jesus and Him crucified.  What does this mean, except to acknowledge our helplessness and total reliance on the work of the Holy Spirit? 

As Jesus was nailed to the cross and taunted by those who felt superior and more blessed than He, we also surrender to our own inadequacy to promote and establish the reign of God:  Father, into Thy hands, I commend my spirit.  What is impossible for the flesh to accomplish is possible in the realm of the Spirit of God Who made all things and Whose power controls all events.

Mary had it exactly right when she said, "Let it be done unto me according to Thy word"---Thy purpose, Thy plan, Thy power, Thy judgment, Thy provision, Thy resources, Thy energy.  She did not say, "Let me do it," but "Let it be done..."

Can we be as pliable and yielding to the work of God in ourselves?