Luke 9:62 “Jesus said to him, ‘No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.’”
“What if…” is an excellent question for fiction writers to use to explore potential characters and plots. It opens countless possibilities. When we live each day questioning our faith, however, we become ineffectual fence sitters. Our commitments lag. Our indecisions surface. Our doubts multiply.
The further Israel moved into the unfamiliar desert, the more endearing Egypt seemed. The memory of better food and routine days pushed the harshness of their slavery to the background. They accused Moses of leading them to their death. They balked at this leadership, complained loudly, grumbled. And lost their entry into Canaan. Israel could not move forward into new beginnings until the generation of doubters and unbelief died.
What areas am I sabotaging in my walk with You, Lord, because of hidden doubts and rebellion? Where am I second-guessing decisions as an excuse for procrastination instead of admitting I’m just plain scared of the possible desert ahead?
The plower needs to keep a fixed eye on a marker to keep the rows even. A glance in any other direction causes a crooked path. Keep my days focused directly on You.
Psalm of Worship: Psalm 90:12
So teach us to count our days that we may gain a wise heart.
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