At the beginning of the year I faced a tremendous transition which caused some major difficulties. I realized I was being nudged into a new position, in addition to submitting to obedience. Change is not always easy, as most of us know. However, change is necessary at times to catapult us to the next level. In the process of change there are some uncomfortable, inadequate and irritating moments. It's uncomfortable because you're walking onto unknown territory. Being "The new kid on the block" creates unequal or incapable feelings at times. Combining these two together, equals total irritation! And with the right mix of these ingredients this creates a recipe for complacency and possible disobedience!
During this turbulence I experienced frustration with myself and God. Thank goodness, that didn't last too long (the frustration with God, that is). Because I was reminded that He's the one who put me there!
There are times when we create circumstances for ourselves and then there are times when circumstances are created just for us. The latter are the most favorable. (Jeremiah 1:5 Before I formed you in your mother's womb, I chose you. Before you were born I set you apart).
Therefore, being obedient has nothing to do with you! When God asks you to do something he has a strategy in mind... to fulfill the plan He set in place long before you arrived. He just happened to choose you to play a part in the overall outline. God has an agenda. Hence, take the pressure off yourself! You didn't set the itinerary, He did! You don't have to worry about what others think or say; the uneasiness or the inclination to shrink back.
What's the solution? Walk through the door of obedience with boldness, confidence and expectation. Because it has nothing to do with you! It's all about HIS agenda!
Remember: Listen carefully and obey immediately!
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