PSALM 37:23
Have you ever just felt like you were in the right place at the right time? That God had strategically placed you in that exact location at that exact moment, for a purpose? I have had many of those God-moments in recent years, and just recently experienced it again. I've been meaning to share this very devotional, but busyness has kept me from it. I finally realized that this was something that I am supposed to share, and that if I didn't make the time, it would never happen!
Proverbs 16:9 (NIV) says: "In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps." Have you yourself ever had a plan that went awry? Well, that's probably because you stepped outside of God's will, and the plans that He has for your life. Though it can be frustrating, hurtful, confusing, and heart-breaking when our plans do not work according to the way we think they should, we must know and trust that God ALWAYS has a plan!
In recent years, God has been revealing His plans for me, and my life, slowly and steadily. It's exciting! It can be scary! It's rewarding and fulfilling! But, it has not come as quickly as I would like it to sometimes, AND, it doesn't always look how I thought it would or should. But, AGAIN, I was reminded this week that HE has THE plan all laid out - - He has went before me - - He knows! Why did I ever doubt?! Because....of impatience! Who me? Never, right?! Perhaps you can relate. Perhaps you are waiting on God to reveal something to you. Perhaps He has revealed it, but it has not yet come to fruition. Let me assure you, "the Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him" (Psalm 27:23). He knows the desires of my heart, He knows that I am passionate about missions and outreach, both in Jamaica, and in the area of fitness and faith - - He knows because He placed those desires and passions within me. Why? Because He has work for me (and all of us) to do! He continually goes before me! He prepares the hearts of those whom I will come into contact with. He opens doors. He keeps placing me in THE RIGHT PLACE, AT THE RIGHT TIME.
I sat in a meeting recently, and as a door was opened, and favor was shown, I realized at that very moment that HE had placed me in that very room, with those very people, at that very moment, because....He was giving me a voice for those who could not speak for themselves; because....He knew the desires of my heart and my passion for missions - - He put them there, why wouldn't He know, why wouldn't He care; because....He has a plan....a plan far greater than anything I can imagine....a plan that involves little 'ole me, and only because....I am a child of His, a ready and willing vessel...a simple "yes" was all He needed!
Continuously, He establishes my steps. Continuously, He opens doors. Continuously, He sends confirmation when I doubt. Continuously, He sends encouragement my way when I need it most. Continuously, "the right place, at the right time." All He needs is a "yes", in joyful obedience! So, quit doubting, quit fearing, quit giving up, quit questioning, quit putting it off.....just say, "Yes Lord, I will.........!" You don't have to be perfect. You don't have to wait for the perfect time. You don't have to have it all figured out. He already has the path laid out, the plans established, all the details worked out.....all He needs is your "Yes," not your details, your plans, your timing.....just your "Yes," and He will do the rest. He will place you in the right place, at the right time!
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