Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Truly Following Jesus...

As I look back on the past year and a half, my journey of following Jesus has taken twists and turns that I never would have expected. Having a baby at 47, already having a 19, 17 and 14 (almost 15) year olds caught us a little off guard. Deciding to leave a comfortable job after 12 years at the Lord's leading, not knowing where I would land next (and still don't) was also from left field. Plus there have been many other little things to go along with these two. For many people it's hard for them to even comprehend what God's doing in my life, but really when it comes down to it, do you really have to understand or comprehend when God's does things? Do you need all the answers or have everything laid out in front of you? I've learned in this season that the answer to these questions is "No!" When Jesus said in Matthew 4:19 and Mark 1:17 to follow Him, that's exactly what those He was talking to did. They followed Him, without any answers, directions or knowledge of what was going to happen to them. I've learned that when Jesus speaks, you listen and then follow :) Now don't get me wrong, I do have questions and each day definitely requires faith, but I can never forget who it is I'm following. I'm not a person who's leading me that can be wrong, but it's the Son of God. I trust Him and will follow Him wherever He leads, whether He lets me in on what's going on or not. I have decided to follow Jesus, choosing to walk and live out the lyrics of the great old hymn. As I reflect on my last few days at my job of the past 12 years, I'm learning to enjoy the adventure I'm on and I look forward to what's ahead for me. One day I know I'll look back on the present season I'm in and will see God's hand woven through it all :) There's nothing I'd rather be doing than following Him...

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