"Yet who knows whether you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?" - Esther 4:14(b)
I appreciate technology that serves a good purpose, and for me a GPS is a great example of this. I can put in my desired destination, and it will show me how to get there. Even if / when I take a wrong turn, or miss my turn, or purposely detour, it will adjust and show me how to still arrive at my destination (although not necessarily on time)!
Our loving, patient heavenly Father also points us to the best path - to the ultimate goal or purpose that He has for us. I often make decisions that make me veer off the path that He’s laid for me. I try and do what I think, instead of what He knows, is best for me.
But He is ever faithful, isn’t He? God’s Spirit will not only guide me back to the path (if I listen), but He will give me opportunities wherever I am to honor Him, to point others to Him, and to glorify Him; regardless of which path I currently find myself.
I have spent a lot of time worrying and trying to figure out what God’s purpose for me is, what He intends for me to do in, and for, His Kingdom. Perhaps I have “not seen the forest for the trees”, though? God’s Word states pretty clearly that we are ultimately here to glorify Him, and to tell others about Him. So regardless of what job I have, or where I live, I can do God’s will. This is not to say I can’t make bad decisions that may send me down a path that isn’t the best path, but even then I can live my life in a way that points people to Him.
If you are a child of His, you can be sure that He will continue to provide opportunities where He can use you to serve His purposes.
God's Will is ultimately going to be done, with or without my obedience or participation – I just pray I can listen better to His directions, so I can play the part He has for me. For who knows whether I (or you) have come to His Kingdom for such a time as this?
GPS – God’s Purpose Satisfied
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