When situations or things come my way, and there are different possibilities of roads to travel, I tend to work out scenarios in my mind as to what the outcomes might be. Usually I try to figure out what outcome may benefit me the most, and work toward that end.
But is that really the way to do it?
Chambers says today: "We can all see God in exceptional things, but it requires the growth of spiritual discipline to see God in every detail. Never believe that the so-called random events of life are anything less than God's appointed order. Be ready to discover His divine designs anywhere and everywhere."
The Scripture reading that went along with today's devotion told the story of the servant of Abraham, going to find a wife for the son of Sarah, his prayer to God, and the circumstances surrounding the completion of his mission. What lessons do I see in the life of this servant? (story located in Genesis 24)
He was obedient to his master.
He trusted God to lead him in the way.
He knew that God could give him the right place to go.
He knew that God could also give him the right people to talk to.
He knew that God was in control of the whole situation.
He trusted that God would engineer the circumstances to the right end.
He did not know all the details when he started out, but knew that God did.
He gave God the credit for the success of the mission.
I can only see the forks coming up in the road. I don't know either the things that will happen along each path, or the end result, but I know who does. If I can say that these circumstances are not random, but God ordained, and look for His hand in all of that, and be obedient, then it is not important to know the outcome.
God help me to be a faithful servant to You, just as Abraham's servant was to him. Let the characteristics of his life, be mine also.
Amen
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