Watching for the Roadsigns and Listening for the Directions

In my last entry, I told you how I was very touched by a devotion entry in the choir's weekly devotion book. That particular devotion addressed the calling of us by God today. Like the author, I felt that while I believe God still calls us today, I feel the call is different for each of us.

Another devotion from several weeks later spoke to me on a similar level. To me, it tied so many of my emotions together to focus on one central theme: "Be still and wait on the Lord". The Scripture passage came from JUDGES 6:17: "And he said to him, 'If now I have found favor with thee, then show me a sign that it is thou who speakest with me'. The author, Thomas L. Are, addressed the issue of the promise of God's guidance through life and the tough spots.

The author's question is "Where are the roadsigns?". While it is written that God clearly instructed others throughout history (i.e. Gideon, Moses, the prophets), we may not hear the call as clearly. Are stated that the lack of a clear voice leads him back to the resources upon which he has depended his entire life--the Bible, church, and reason. I can quite often identify with this.

Going back to my previous entry, I stated that God was still in the business of calling us today. He may call to us in different manners. But it is important to be still and wait on the Lord. Over the past several months, I have struggled with hearing God's instructions for me. I am wanting some roadsigns to make the way a bit more obvious. But, hey, who wouldn't want the way to be a little more clearly marked?! At least then, when the road becomes tough, we might find comfort in knowing how many miles are left.

As I make myself take the time and practice the patience required to "be still and wait on the Lord", I am able to see the way more clearly. I make some wrong turns, but I am able to find the roadsigns to get me back on track. As I follow the signs and trust the Lord, His call for me becomes more clear. Suddenly those whispers are more audible, the path is better lit, and I find ease in merging my will with God's in order to fulfill His purpose for my life.