God’s answers may involve movement to unexpected places. And sometimes we find ourselves scratching our heads as we head in the direction.
“So Naaman came with his horses and chariots, and halted at the entrance of Elisha’s house. 10 Elisha sent a messenger to him, saying, “Go, wash in the Jordan seven times, and your flesh shall be restored and you shall be clean.” 11 But Naaman became angry and went away, saying, “I thought that for me he would surely come out, and stand and call on the name of the Lord his God, and would wave his hand over the spot, and cure the leprosy!” 2 Kings 5:9
“The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord: 2 “Come, go down to the potter’s house, and there I will let you hear my words.” 3 So I went down to the potter’s house, and there he was working at his wheel. 4 The vessel he was making of clay was spoiled in the potter’s hand, and he reworked it into another vessel, as seemed good to him.” Jeremiah 18:1-4
“When they had come near Jerusalem and had reached Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go into the village ahead of you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her; untie them and bring them to me. 3 If anyone says anything to you, just say this, ‘The Lord needs them.’ And he will send them immediately.” Matt 21:2
God meets us in places that seem mundane: villages, potters houses, a river, waiting rooms, grocery lines, neighborhoods, and work environments. But they become “burning bushes” when his voice speaks to us through them.
How many times have I fretted as I waited for God to move only to realize he’s been moving all along? But I had to move too. Into the Holy places.
“Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don’t try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he’s the one who will keep you on track. ” Proverbs 3:5.
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Oh my! Powerful!!! Unfortunately, it IS my moving that’s usually the problem! Love this Stephanie!
So much THIS: “And sometimes we find ourselves scratching our heads as we head in the direction.” Thanks for this reminder, friend!
Praying for you as you keep walking.
Which way am I going?
Whence, now, did I come?
Where is the QB throwing?
Boy, I feel so dumb!
What should thereby be my route,
post or flag or-in-between?
What may I here impute…
will they call a screen?
Now the snap and all begins,
doubts and weirded thoughts must fade
for ’tis the clear head that wins
and that’s how the game is played.
We’ve GOT to make the Super Bowl,
and WHAM!…”Concussion protocol!”
Andrew, your quick skill and wit always amaze me.