Divine Diversions
I tend to get stuck in my ways, so anything that diverts me from my
routines and plans can be very annoying. Worse yet, life’s diversions
are sometimes unsettling and painful. But God, who said, “My thoughts
are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways” (Isa. 55:8), knows
that He often needs to divert us in order to make more of our lives than
we would have if we had stuck to our original plans.
Think of Joseph. God diverted him to Egypt to prepare him to rescue
God’s chosen people from starvation. Or of Moses, who was diverted from
the luxurious lifestyle of Pharaoh’s house to meet God in the wilderness
in preparation to lead God’s people toward the Promised Land. Or of
Joseph and Mary to whom the angel announced the most significant
diversion of all. Mary would be with child, and this child would be
called “Jesus, for He will save His people
from their sins” (Matt. 1:21). Joseph believed in the bigger purpose
that God had for him, surrendered to the diversion, and obediently
“called His name Jesus” (v.25). The rest is wonderful history!
We can trust God’s greater plans as He does His far better work in the history of our lives.
Lord, teach us to be willing to adjust our plans to
conform to Yours. You have greater things in store for
us than we could ever dream, so help us to patiently
wait for You to work in the circumstances of our lives.
conform to Yours. You have greater things in store for
us than we could ever dream, so help us to patiently
wait for You to work in the circumstances of our lives.
Let God direct—or redirect—your steps.
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