Moving
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Joshua 29:11, ESV
The passage above is encouraging because it reminds us that we don't have to figure life out on our own. Many times, especially with social media, we can become distracted and disheartened by what others are doing, feeling a sense of failure in our own journey. But their journey is not ours, and what is happening in their lives is not meant for us. God says He knows exactly what He has planned for each of us. He created us, brought us here, and we are His responsibility. He tells us that He is our shepherd, so we must let Him lead and keep our eyes on Him.
The other day, I went for a run and was excited to be out running. I had planned to go a set distance, but when I turned a corner, the Holy Spirit prompted me, “Stop at this coffee shop and get yourself a tea.” At first, I felt myself resisting, thinking, No, I’m going to finish my run. But I followed the Holy Spirit's prompting.
As I walked home, the Holy Spirit spoke to me: “Whether you’re walking or running, you’re still moving with Him and making progress.” He reminded me not to get discouraged if things seem to be taking a long time. He reminded me of my garden—how it takes time for a seed to sprout. When it does sprout, it doesn’t immediately produce fruit. The plant has to grow and become strong enough to support the fruit it will bear. When the fruit appears, it starts out small and takes time to mature before it’s ready to be harvested. He showed me that this process is the same with us.
The world often tells us we should have everything right now, but that’s a lie. I believe God began humanity in a garden so we could learn the process of life. Everything God created on this earth has a teaching purpose for us. While sin has distorted many of these lessons, if we sit patiently with God, He will bring us revelations we could never have imagined.
Key points:
Keep moving in what God has put inside of you.
If you stop moving you will never reach destiny
Everything is designed to teach us something about him and to bring us revelation.
Affirmations: Matthew 10:20; Luke 24:32; Ephesians 6:19, Isaiah 55:11
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