Ever have one of those days when you feel like God is telling you something? I had one of those days, yesterday. I listened to the Nappannee Missionary Church broadcast on the radio in the car on my way to Crossroads Community Church in Kokomo.
Chris was giving a message about Joshua taking over after Moses died. He was talking about our attitudes when tough things happen and what God has to say to us through reading what He said to Joshua.
The biggest thing that hit me was God's first statement to Joshua when giving direction. "Moses my servant is dead. Now then, . . ." He stated the current situation and then suggested that Joshua not dwell upon the past but move on.
Then, at Crossroads, Jeff talked about aspects of the Spirit of God. He compared seeing the affects of wind to seeing the affects of the Spirit moving in people's lives. Sometimes, if we're not seeing God move in our lives, we might need to reposition ourselves alongside different people.
This hit home for me in that I had needed to reposition myself several months ago. I had sensed one of those, "Moses is dead, now then . . ." moments. It was a difficult decision, but necessary. Although I've moved on physically, it has been difficult for me to move on spiritually and mentally. I feel that God will give me the strength to fight the battles that seem overwhelming, and pray that He gives me the wisdom to know what battles to skip altogether.
Several things have changed during the past few months, many of which have been very good. I've still been a bit apprehensive to move forward, though. I've just been kind of "stuck in second gear" as the song goes. Every time I've hear the words "I am waiting" on the radio, I've felt that's where I was.
Well, God gave a very clear sign, yesterday, that the waiting is over. It's time to look forward and get movin'. Time to sign up for classes and look ahead. My son will finish high school in 3 years. My goal - to be ready for what God has in store after that.
I felt long ago that I had been called into full time ministry but never had the chance to properly prepare myself for a pastoral position. Now I have that opportunity. I can't wait to see where God takes me!
Oh, and by the way, yesterday evening I went to Converse Church of Christ for their family service. The lesson was on hope and that no matter how bleak things may look, there is always hope with God.
God really does a good job of taking things full circle, doesn't He?
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