August 12
Mark 14:12-16
Question number 2: Do I ask, listen, and obey......or just ask? Oh man. This one is tough for me. I feel like I have talked too much about my husbands job situation in the past couple of weeks, so sorry for that. But it just fits with today's lesson so well. Remember when I was writing from the great state of Illinois and I said the thought of moving there made me a little sick to my stomach? Well, guess what....I'm moving there! I asked God a lot of things during that time when we were figuring things out....where do you want us to go? what are we supposed to be doing? please show us the way! But, the hard part was listening, and the really hard part was obeying. God knew way before we did that we were supposed to go to Illinois someday. And it is a comfort to know that none of this came as a shock to Him, but it's still hard. I don't know why we have to move so far away, but I need to trust that God's plan is the best plan. I think it would be appropriate to close with a little song I learned in BSF when I was two years old....
Trust and obey.
For there's no other way,
To be happy in Jesus.
But to trust and obey.
Principle: We can trust God's guidance to be His best plan for us.
Application:
1. Do I bring my daily life to the Lord for His plan and instructions?
2. Do I ask, listen, and obey, or just ask?
3. What is my response to the Lord when He calls me to obey Him in ways that seem strange or unusual to me?
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I'm glad I read this before your mom, so I can take a box of tissues over to her house before she reads this one. :) When we ask the Lord what to do...He tells us! Imagine that! And what He says is often surprising and challenging. That is how He develops our faith. I didn't want to leave St. Joseph 13 years ago, but coming to Joplin was such a wonderful gift from God. I met these Honeywells, and they have been a blessing to me. I'm believing that some wonderful blessings await you in the Land of Lincoln, and it will be exciting to hear about how you discover them.
ReplyDeleteHow gracious God has been to you Sarah, in leading you to do this Bible study at just the time when you would need it the most. He always confirms His call. I'm confident that because of your obedience He will bless you even though it seems really hard now.
ReplyDeleteNot only is it the best plan, but we can know that He has real purpose in mind when He asks us to do something or go somewhere. I know it... and I keep reminding myself again and again.
ReplyDeleteAn obedient, trusting heart must be so pleasing to God. It certainly blesses a mom to see it! Where are those tissues?
Sarah, The great state of Illinois is in store for a great blessing:) Remember Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
ReplyDeleteFor I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
The Lord always answers our prayers, maybe not how we think He should. It is the listening and obeying that is really hard. Many times I have asked for guidance and when He gives it, I say "are you sure this is for me God, don't you have me confused with someone else" But He always knows what He is doing, Sarah your song is right on target. I am sure He has great things planned in Illinois.
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