God Willin' And the Creek Don't Rise

“God willing and the creek don’t rise…”  No, that isn’t a typo or grammatical error. It’s phrased that way. ‘God willin’ and the creek don’t rise ‘is a common phrase that many people believe in.  One writer interpreted it to mean "that everything that can be done is being done, and the only thing left is our hope and trust in God."

“God willing and the creek don’t rise” also means that you will reach your goal if external factors or forces (of which you have NO control) don’t prevent you from reaching said goal.

Some research I studied stated, "Benjamin Hawkins was a politician and Indian diplomat in the 18^th century. The President of the United States called on Hawkins to return to Washington. Hawkins’ written response was, “I will God willing and the Creek don’t rise,” meaning the Creek Indians who lived in North Carolina. So, there was deep meaning behind the phrase at that time – in later years it took on a new meaning referencing God’s will in our lives.  The concept and lifestyle of “God willing” is an attribute that the Christian should incorporate into our daily lives."

First, it’s not a popular frame of mind, but it is important to recognize that as human beings, we’re generally no good. The Bible says in Romans 3:10, “As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one.” Without God dwelling actively in our lives, we do not have the power to cure “self.” The thief cannot stop their greed and desire to steal. An adulterer won’t change their lust. A murderer will not be remorseful. The liar will not be truthful. The selfish will not turn selfless.

Secondly, the power of the Holy Spirit changes people. Have you met someone genuinely in-love with our Savior? A REAL, true-blue Christian? Don’t get me wrong – don’t get your eyes fixed on “man.” You’ll be disappointed eventually. People make mistakes. If you’re breathing, living, and talking…you’ll make a mistake and you’ll sin. You sinned today in some capacity. We ALL do! (Life Moment: Don’t be so puffed up that you won’t admit that to yourself).

And ultimately, our lives are dependent upon HIS grace. His alone! One popular pastor said it well when he stated, "We cannot lose sight that ALL good things come from our Heavenly Father and Him alone. When we lose His preeminence in our lives, then God may not permit certain things. This is the principle behind the proverb “Pride goeth before a fall.” God resists the proud and they fall, but He gives grace to the humble who stand.  Proverbs 16:18 KJV Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

Don’t forget the following:

God is with you.

God is in control at all times.

God will protect you.

God will strengthen you.

God is YOUR God.

Look UP my friends!