What will you do when God commands you to go?  Will you hem and haw?  Perhaps, you will avoid, saying to yourself, “that wasn’t His voice.  He would never want me to experience the pain or frustration associated with being displaced or losing my stuff, would he?” Of course he would.  Because that is what defines a test of faith.  It is your willingness to step out in trust or obedience when it cost you something, perhaps all, to take that action that demonstrates your belief.

Should you worry when things aren’t going right or stuff is whirling about you throughout the storm?  That is the obvious, natural worldly conclusion.  Seems plausible that it would make sense to panic, worry or become paralyzed by the crashing seas, the rocks in the distance or the wind and rain.  But in the Christian “faith view” these things are designed as stage equipment to measure faith in your walk with the Lord.  So are you saying that I shouldn’t concern myself with the storm?  Yes, if the Lord is in the boat with you why would you have cause to fear anything that comes your way.  I mean you do believe that he created all things and is sovereign over all things, don’t you?

What then of the journey.  Should you rush to get to a safe destination?  Absolutely not, especially if the Lord is allowing obstacles to be placed in path to slow you down or stop you.  Don’t push it if the Lord says, “WAIT”.  Perhaps he is clearing the road ahead, or slowing your travel so that you meet up with the provision or prayer opportunity forthcoming.  Would you want to pass up an opportunity for blessing, just because you got ahead of the Lord’s timing?

What I am counseling makes no sense except to them who put there faith, hope and trust in the Lord.  If he is in charge, holding the keys, the steering wheel and the brakes of our lives, then he ought to also be in control of the comings and goings along the path, right?  Who knows what the Lord has in store for each of us, tomorrow, around the bend?  Shouldn’t we be walking according to the speed, direction and rest set forth by the Lord?  If you aren’t hearing his voice of you aren’t receiving the blessings of divine opportunities, then perhaps you are getting out in front of him.  Slow your walk, talk with him and maybe even stand still until you hear clear indication you were meant to leave.  You will be blessed by what you find.

May the Lord bless you with life in abundance.  In Jesus’ Name.