Jesus, our upward direction

Usually, God doesn't reveal his long-term plan to us and that's completely normal. It doesn't mean we're not praying hard enough or not doing enough. 1 Corinthians 13:12 NCV says, 'Now I know only a part, but then I will know fully, as God has known me.' But, knowing this doesn't make the in-between waiting periods easy. We could find ourselves... drifting.

When we're meandering, let's remind ourselves of the base-direction we have in God. We need vision to make the most of life, and to not lose perspective on our part in God's plan. In Philippians 3:14 NKJV, Paul wrote, 'I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.' That focus on Jesus carried Paul through really rough times.

Whatever we're doing, our aim should be Jesus. To allow him to take over, so that we naturally walk, talk, love and share like him, in the hope that we can show and tell others about what he's done for us. It can be hard to keep that focus, but doing so prevents us from drifting aimlessly. Whatever life's like right now, it will help to remind ourselves that Jesus, simply Jesus, is our base-direction. In him, we have direction... an upward one.



So what now? Onwards and upwards, then. Wrap up warm and walk up your nearest hill. As you climb, take the time to chat to God about ways you could become more Jesus-like. Ask him to take you closer to him in the process.





— SCRIPTURE —

'I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call.' Philippians 3:14 NKJV
— SOULFOOD —

1 Sam 24-26, Matt 24:1-14, Ps 102:1-11, Pro 17:4-6