Floodlight on your future? (2)
Yesterday we read that God knows what he's doing, even if we have no idea of the future. But even though we know this, it can still be hard to move forward. This is particularly true if we're not yet sure where God is leading us. But God also makes this promise: 'I will turn the darkness into light before them and make the rough places smooth. These are the things I will do; I will not forsake them' (Isaiah 42:16 NIV). That's a great promise!
Plus, God encourages us: '"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future"' (Jeremiah 29:11 NIV). That's a reassuring place to start. The apostle Paul writes, 'I pray that your hearts will be flooded with light so that you can understand the confident hope he has given to those he called...I also pray that you will understand
the incredible greatness of God's power for us who believe him' (Ephesians 1:18-19 NLT).
It's scary to keep going without knowing, and it's scary having to wait but, at the right time, God will show us what we're meant to see and do.
So what now? Whether you have some idea of your future or not, ask God to help you see the light he shines on your next step. Keep praying that each day, thanking him in advance.
— SCRIPTURE —
'I will turn the darkness into light before them.' Isaiah 42:16 NIV
— SOULFOOD —
Lev 13:38-14:57, Luke 1:67-80, Ps 3, Pro 1:29-31
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