Follow God's Direction
When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice. -- John 10:4
A few years ago I was determined to purchase a booth at an arts and crafts event. It's one I display at every year so it wasn't that big of a deal. Or so I thought.
God told me quite plainly not to do the event. I argued. I pleaded. Still, His answer remained no. I am not an easy child. I even pouted. God refused to relent. Other people tried to convince me to send in my booth fee. God remained firm.
I didn't send in my application. It was a good thing. Bad weather caused the event's organizers to cancel it for the first time in its history. Yes, I did thank God. I was, and remain, thankful for His wisdom. I am also grateful that He didn't just give in and allow me to learn an expensive lesson.
That's been on my mind the last few days. Once again God said no. This time I didn't argue. I did feel a few pangs when the advertising started. I love seeing everyone. But I knew God had a reason. Yeah. Wind. Rain. Thunder and lightening. I would have been a nervous wreck. I felt so bad for all those artists and the organizers who had worked so hard. I am so grateful God told me no.
We tend to think of God as the One in charge of the big things. And He is. We call out to Him about sickness and death. We plead for His healing touch on relationships. We honor Him with worship and tithes. But do we ask Him to take care of all the smaller decisions that each day brings? Oh, God is so in the details of our lives.
I'm sure days will come, decisions will rest before me, and I'll fail to consider God's opinion. I hope not but that's the human in me. Always trying to go my own way when I truly don't have a clue. My desire is that God will continue to hold tight to my hand, refusing to let me wander from His side. He really does know what's best for me. I want to follow where He leads. Always. In all things. Forever.
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