Most times when I sit to write a new blog posting, it's for me. Kinda like writing in my journal. So I can sort out my thoughts and understand a litle better what I believe God is trying to tell me.
Today is no exception.
Earlier this week I felt completely overwhelmed. I knew there was a lot God wanted from me, but it was hard for me to hear His voice and clear direction. I took plenty of time in prayer, I payed close attention to His Word and during Bible study and church, and I sought the wisdom of my Pastor. But just now I was browsing through my blog... looking for updates from my favorite blogsters. I came across two postings that caused me to stop and to think, "Yes. He really does care. He sees me, He's listening to my questions and He knows."
Beth Moore posted the mp3s to the sessions from the Siesta Scripture Memory Celebration last month. Yes, I was there at the time, but I couldn't resist opening one up and listening as I addressed newsletters this morning. Towards the end of the session Beth read from Psalm 119:105 and I stopped in my tracks, pushed the newsletters aside and pulled out my pen. God knew this was what I needed to hear. "Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." Okay, I hear you... you grew up in church and know this verse forward and backwards. What's the big deal? Yes, I know. I did too, but Beth was talking about how the psalmist wanted to paint a word picture and then proceded to show what it might look like....
...Imagine standing in a dark cave. You are holding a lantern out in front of you at arms' length. You cannot see the whole path out of the cave. But you can see just where to plant your next step. What really jumped out to me in that moment was this: If we are seeking Him, listening and trying to walk in obedience to what we do know He wants from us, He will show us where to plant our next step. When it's time. And in His time, He is only going to show me the next step. The right now. What right now do I have in front of me? That's all I need to know. And then listen to this, because, if we knew the whole story or could see the whole path, we would not need Him.
Why is it that the little words are the hardest to grasp?
t-r-u-s-t
Hannah
