Choices

Then he and the men who were with him ate and drank and spent the night. When they arose in the morning, he said, "Send me away to my master."

But her brother and her mother said, "Let the girl stay with us a few days, say ten; afterward she may go."

He said to them, "Do not delay me, since the LORD has prospered my way. Send me away that I may go to my master."

And they said, "We will call the girl and consult her wishes."

Then they called Rebekah and said to her, "Will you go with this man?" And she said, "I will go."

Thus they sent away their sister Rebekah and her nurse with Abraham's servant and his men.

Genesis 24:54-59

Sometimes, even amongst the most upright intentions, a choice must be made that may cause some sadness and tears. As long as it's in God's desires we can never question it because that leaves room for doubt.

Unfortunately, I doubt all the time. I'm always seeking a little more information and confirmation that this or that path is the correct one. I need to keep my heart tuned into God and when called I respond with obedience. It's like a car, we don't just tune it up only when we're going to go on a big journey. We need to keep it working in tip top shape so that when called upon we can just jump in and go. We shouldn't be worried about gas, oil, tires and everything else when we need to respond now. But it's like that in our walks with Christ a lot of times. We called, we're not ready cause we're only starting to pray, only starting to seek His voice, only starting to make him a priority. By the time we do that the opportunity to serve is out of reach and may be that much harder to obey. Having feet fitted with God's righteousness is be ready to move.

Heavenly Father, thank You for You amazing lessons. I've been feeling lost recently, like I don't know where I am or where I'm headed. But I know that it needs to start with being in Your presence. I need to worship You with an amazing awe so that everything will be covered by Your grace. I cannot rely on any earthly thing for my joy (but I know I cannot ignore it). I love You and thank You for being my God. In the matchless name of Jesus I pray, Amen!