Since I have returned from San Francisco, I have been dealt a dramatic change in my life. The circumstances are still in motion, but no matter what the outcome, my life will not be the same. I am in the midst of adversity. Where can I turn? To whom can I seek refuge and guidance? Where is my peace? There is a story in the Bible of a king named Jehoshaphat (2 Chronicles 20). King Jehoshaphat was faced with a mighty army coming to defeat him. Jehoshaphat had a mighty army of his own (2 Chronicles 17), but he chose to not rely upon his own strength. Instead, he called upon the Lord. He had all of his men fast and called all of the people, men, women and children, to pray. He asked for God to deliver the people. Jehoshaphat had so many resources at his disposal, but he put them aside and sought of the Lord. In the midst of my adversity, I have tried to solve the problems with my own abilities. I need to seek God first and see what he would have me to do. God told Jehoshaphat to take up position, stand firm and watch the Lord's deliverance. Too often, I do not have the discipline to take position, stand firm, and trust in the Lord. I want to lead the charge. God has a plan though, and he can do immeasurably more than I can imagine. I just need to give him the chance. Today, I will take position, stand firm, and watch the Lord's deliverance.
In Him,
Paul