Faith and Open Doors
As we seek God’s direction and discernment, we must truly rely on God’s wisdom and not our own. God’s wisdom is great, and ours is so small. I heard a preacher recently who echoed this statement regarding seeking an open door. He spoke about the children of Israel when they we entering the “Promised Land.” In Joshua 3, God instructs them to walk with the ark on their shoulders into the water of the Jordon River and He would part the water so the children of Israel can enter the land He promised their fathers. I’m sure as He was talking with Joshua about what to do, Joshua must have been wondering why this way? When God parted the Red Sea, He did so in the dark of night so when the sun rose they saw dry land. It took little faith to walk on dry ground to the other side to safety from the Egyptian army. This time, the people had to trust that the water would divide. There were only 2 men left from the previous generation who witnessed the parting of the Red Sea. All others only heard about it from their fathers and mothers. They had to trust that God would do as He promised.
Let's put “Flesh and Bone” on these people (as my college Bible History professor all ways said). Just imagine, you are one of the 12 men with the ark on your shoulder. Just imagine you are one of the 2 men in front. As you step into the water, it starts to recede away from your feet. As you go forward, the water starts moving to the right and left of you. The soft muddy bottom of the river floor becomes dry before your eyes. God is faithful. He does what He said He will do. Since God has kept His promise with this, He’ll do what He has promised regarding in giving us this land. You’re energized and ready to do your part in His plan.
When people seek God’s direction, we want to see an open door. Sometimes you must believe in faith that a door will open as you move forward. Just as the children of Israel had to believe God would part the Jordon River, we must believe God is faithful to His word. The only constant we have in our walk with Him is that He is always with us. He wants what is best for us. Sometimes that means we are stretched and molded to fulfill His calling.
As we continue to seek God’s wisdom, I’ll keep my eyes on Him who saved me. He knows what’s best for me and for Teresa. We are right where He wants us to be.
Thanks for reading, and until next time grow where God has placed you.
Let's put “Flesh and Bone” on these people (as my college Bible History professor all ways said). Just imagine, you are one of the 12 men with the ark on your shoulder. Just imagine you are one of the 2 men in front. As you step into the water, it starts to recede away from your feet. As you go forward, the water starts moving to the right and left of you. The soft muddy bottom of the river floor becomes dry before your eyes. God is faithful. He does what He said He will do. Since God has kept His promise with this, He’ll do what He has promised regarding in giving us this land. You’re energized and ready to do your part in His plan.
When people seek God’s direction, we want to see an open door. Sometimes you must believe in faith that a door will open as you move forward. Just as the children of Israel had to believe God would part the Jordon River, we must believe God is faithful to His word. The only constant we have in our walk with Him is that He is always with us. He wants what is best for us. Sometimes that means we are stretched and molded to fulfill His calling.
As we continue to seek God’s wisdom, I’ll keep my eyes on Him who saved me. He knows what’s best for me and for Teresa. We are right where He wants us to be.
Thanks for reading, and until next time grow where God has placed you.
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