I want a blueprint. {PART II}
Okay all you planners! This one is for you! (Which, of course, includes me too!)
In the previous post, I shared from Exodus 33. Our good ole pal Moses was making a deal with God, saying that if indeed Moses had God's favor, that he wanted to know, understand, and enjoy God to a greater capacity. I shared how I struggle with wanting to know all of the details to the blueprint of my life. And how that struggle can in fact be transformed into a God-purpose! (If you didn't get to read it, I share a fresh perspective on the "I-need-to-know" struggle!)
http://bibleandtea.blogspot.com/2017/06/i-want-blueprint-part-1.html
As a testament to the goodness of our God, Exodus 33:14 demonstrates God reassuring Moses that he can find rest in His presence, and the God will personally go with him.
But of course, Moses... well he utters a few more verses of uncertainty and doubt. (cough, cough- relatable!!!)
Yet God again reassures Moses, reminding him tenderly that He knows him by name- which, to me, indicates and evokes an intimate, close walk through it all as they go forth, together.
The main reason I am writing a "part two" is because I think Moses is one of the people I relate to most in the Bible. I mean, come on! He is hilarious! He basically sets out a plan B- for God! Like, a "just-in-case" speech to Almighty God, you know, in case He can't deliver on His part. I laugh now, but I totally do this too.
How many times have I been wrapped in the goodness of God, reassured that He is with me wherever I go? Yet I still buckle my knees in fear, taking off the warm cloak of comfort to shiver in uncertainty and doubt? It is like I am walking through a tunnel in the dark of night, and God brings me a cup of cocoa and a blanket, so we can watch the stars all night together and then walk through the tunnel in the morning sunshine together. Yet I rush. I want to know what is ahead. So I tear off my covering, push aside the peaceful waiting, and blindly try to walk forward into the pitch black unknown.
Sure, I want a blueprint. I want to reach my destination already.
But in my rush and impatience, I might miss out on enjoying God. Or the beauty of the journey. Or the favor and grace and mercy that fills every day of my life, if I'd just open my eyes and see it!
Maybe, the blueprint isn't all that there is to see...
Friends, God is with you today- wrapping you in a cloak of comfort. He doesn't love us less for our doubts, yet may God help both you and me with our unbelief! God, may we go where you call us, when you call us. Thank you for taking me back, when I sometimes push you behind to try and rush ahead. Thank you that Your Love covers it all. <3
XO,
Mel
In the previous post, I shared from Exodus 33. Our good ole pal Moses was making a deal with God, saying that if indeed Moses had God's favor, that he wanted to know, understand, and enjoy God to a greater capacity. I shared how I struggle with wanting to know all of the details to the blueprint of my life. And how that struggle can in fact be transformed into a God-purpose! (If you didn't get to read it, I share a fresh perspective on the "I-need-to-know" struggle!)
http://bibleandtea.blogspot.com/2017/06/i-want-blueprint-part-1.html
As a testament to the goodness of our God, Exodus 33:14 demonstrates God reassuring Moses that he can find rest in His presence, and the God will personally go with him.
But of course, Moses... well he utters a few more verses of uncertainty and doubt. (cough, cough- relatable!!!)
Yet God again reassures Moses, reminding him tenderly that He knows him by name- which, to me, indicates and evokes an intimate, close walk through it all as they go forth, together.
The main reason I am writing a "part two" is because I think Moses is one of the people I relate to most in the Bible. I mean, come on! He is hilarious! He basically sets out a plan B- for God! Like, a "just-in-case" speech to Almighty God, you know, in case He can't deliver on His part. I laugh now, but I totally do this too.
How many times have I been wrapped in the goodness of God, reassured that He is with me wherever I go? Yet I still buckle my knees in fear, taking off the warm cloak of comfort to shiver in uncertainty and doubt? It is like I am walking through a tunnel in the dark of night, and God brings me a cup of cocoa and a blanket, so we can watch the stars all night together and then walk through the tunnel in the morning sunshine together. Yet I rush. I want to know what is ahead. So I tear off my covering, push aside the peaceful waiting, and blindly try to walk forward into the pitch black unknown.
Sure, I want a blueprint. I want to reach my destination already.
But in my rush and impatience, I might miss out on enjoying God. Or the beauty of the journey. Or the favor and grace and mercy that fills every day of my life, if I'd just open my eyes and see it!
Maybe, the blueprint isn't all that there is to see...
Friends, God is with you today- wrapping you in a cloak of comfort. He doesn't love us less for our doubts, yet may God help both you and me with our unbelief! God, may we go where you call us, when you call us. Thank you for taking me back, when I sometimes push you behind to try and rush ahead. Thank you that Your Love covers it all. <3
XO,
Mel
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