II Corinthians 2:12-14 Paul finds God has opened a door for him. But... he doesn't walk through it! Really? Aren't open doors always God's will? Maybe. But Paul moves on to another place and then says the Lord always leads us in triumphal parade. Surely there are moments when God's direction is clear. But apparently at other times the will of God has options. As one of my friends recently said to another, "I think you can choose in this moment and the Lord will love you and bless you no matter!"
So how do you know what moments are dynamic and which are stagnant direction from God? In my life I have found that there have been a few stagnant clear directional calls God has steered me toward. The rest have been dynamic opportunities that fall within that call.
ReplyDeleteWhen I am flowing within that vein of his calling on my life I find that within it there are a multitude of opportunities he places before me. I love how God always leads us back to our calling and then releases us into freedom within it. No other God offers that!
Well said. I also feel that God is always leading us in the right direction but with many possible paths for us to choose from. He gives us dynamic choices and free will but is always there to guide us if we stray to far from the "right" direction. Even then we have the ability to ignore his guidance and we can get lost but he never gives up on us and is always there to direct us when we are ready to listen again.
ReplyDeleteThanks Eric... I like what you said in your last line about when we're lost, God will direct us.... "when we are ready to listen again." I've struggled for a long time trying to find Gods will for my life. The mistake I seem to always make is trying to chase perfection & success, thinking that I'm listening to God, but in reality, listening to myself. Today's sermon was like God putting His arms around me, saying...."it's ok just keep looking up and stick with me." "Stay in Christ and everything will be fine." Screwtape letters is a must-read. I almost wanted to step down from leadership in the church because of a constant feeling of inadequacy and feeling like I'm not doing it right. After reading Screwtape and especially hearing sermon today, Satan loves to fill our mind with junk and he's very very sneaky about it. Sometimes it sounds like it's from God, especially when it involves serving him at church. I've come to the realization that God's will is not a big secret. I know for me and my life, he wants me to continue to become more like His son, Jesus Christ. If I can keep that in focus, I think I'll be alright and everything else will fall in place. In order for me to do greater things, I have to become greater in Jesus. How 'bout you?
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