The question of destiny...

It’s late so I am going to try to be brief today but I have been thinking a lot about destiny lately. It’s a big deal! What is God calling me to and will I get there? Am I by myself?  There have been books and blogs written about it. Sermon upon sermon have attempted to motivate people to chase it. But the Lord told me today that it all comes down to a choice. Stay or go!

Think about this! The Lord told Jeremiah in that famous verse,  “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.”
‭‭(Jeremiah‬ ‭29:11‬ ‭NLT‬‬) Then David said that the Lord perfects that which concerns you or as  the New Living Translation puts it, “The Lord will work out his plans for my life...”(Psalms‬ ‭138:8‬a ‭NLT)‬‬ So it is stated that there is something positive waiting for you and that the Lord is on your side working but if you don’t answer when He calls, then what? Many of you aren’t headed towards destiny because you won’t take the first step of obedience.  ‬‬‬‬‬‬

When God told Abraham that he would be the father of many nations, the first thing he had to do was go where he was sent. His destiny was wrapped in his obedience. And note, Abraham made a lot of mistakes after he said yes but He always went where God sent him and he was honored for it.

When Moses got his assignment at the burning bush, he didn’t feel qualified and pushed back despite the in-depth training session. But he chose to go back to Jethro and get released so that he could obey God. From no confidence to ultimately preparing Joshua to carry the torch,  it all started with a ”go”.

When Jesus blinded Paul and told him that he would preach the gospel, the first thing he did was pick himself up off the ground and go... even though he couldn’t see where he was going. Though he started from the lowest place, his destiny said he would advance the Kingdom and he did.

So many times, the world and circumstances will throw a curveball and take you off course. But if you will just go when He calls, you will see destiny fulfilled. You will feel purpose propelling you. You will know that you are moving in the right direction at the right time. Don’t let your staying in comfort, keep you from your destiny. Trust the God that says He knows the end from the beginning! He has seen how the story turns out!

Amen