Hebrews 11:8, “By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to
set out for a place that he was to receive as an inheritance; and he set out,
not knowing where he was going.”
I live in a city where the statistics say that 50% of the
population leaves after two years. Daily driving around parked moving vans is a
given. If a person stays four, then he is considered a real resident. I came
for a year and am now into my seventh, but feel like a visitor. There are many
days that I still don’t have a clue where I’m going—literally. I have become
somewhat of an expert on wrong turns though and what streets to avoid.
New journeys often start with excitement and anticipation,
just like beginning faith steps. But then the map is backwards, a road doesn’t
exist, the cart’s wheels fall off and suddenly it’s all overwhelming. That
faith walk is as uncertain as the changing weather patterns. Instead of
answering a nudge to become kinder, we find ourselves crabbier than ever. We
start looking back to what was instead of ahead to new possibilities.
Spiritually and emotionally some days are a challenge to
face, either because we have no idea what to expect, or we know exactly what
the day will bring and do not want to participate at all. Like a stubborn toddler
the word ‘no’ rushes up within, even if we keep silent.
At least that’s what I often contemplate when I forget whose
hand is holding onto me and who knows every step on the route He has prepared,
no matter how many hours, months or years the process will take. The final
destination is His chosen place. What I do need to do is walk a little closer.
Lord, I pray to obey with faith and go forward as you lead
that today I may live in Your inheritance, in accord with Your purposes, and
trust whatever steps You choose for me to take.
Psalm of Worship: Psalm 131:2
“But I have calmed and quieted my soul, like a weaned child
with its mother;
my soul is like a weaned child that is with me.”
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