Trust Him on the Journey

⁸ Better is a little with righteousness (uprightness in every area and relation and right standing with God) than great revenues with injustice.

I love the apparent simplicity of the Proverbs, that are weighted with such heavy truths we need to be reminded of them again and again.. The same thought was presented to us in Proverbs 15:5 “Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great wealth with turmoil.”  Why repeat the same thoughts to us?  Because it is a truth that would serve us well, but it is not in our nature’s to truly embrace it.

There are decisions that have to be made at every turn and at every corner.  Will we walk in righteousness and Holy Obedience, though the path is sometimes longer and not easily navigated? The path that the Lord presents can involve long waits and walks through the wilderness, as He prepares our hearts for that which He is calling us to. Sometimes there is a quick path that is presented, and though our spirit does not reconcile with the opportunity, we take it.  In our impatience we can try to make things happen faster and easier.

I know that when God is working, He shows up and amazes.  The path might be long and tedious, fraught with disappointments- but He is preparing us for opportunities and responsibilities. Get there before Him and you won’t be able to occupy what He has laid out for you, because you are not ready.

Trust in Him and in His timing. Trust in the journey and path to your greatest calling on your life. Trust that on this journey He is growing you so that you can occupy the dreams He planted in your heart. Pray and stay in constant communion with God.  Shortcuts rarely pay off in the upside down, right side up world of Kingdom Living.

Let’s pray:

Oh Lord we give you our plans and our schemes and trust You with our dreams.  We trust that You have a path set before us that will yield the greatest harvest in Your Kingdom.  Let it now be about us and personal gain, but about You and making disciples.  Help us to see and hear Your plans for our lives as You bring into existence our dreams, in a way that is more than we could fathom or imagine!  (Ephesians 3:20)