Be Open for the Possibilities

When was the last time you tried something you never had before with no real thought to how it would turn out? Well, that’s been my life for the past year. Something I’ve learned is that you have to be open to the possibilities of where God will take you. When Abraham heard from God that He would make him a great nation (Gen 12), Abraham left his home on God’s direction not knowing where he would end up but fully trusting that God was faithful to fulfill His promises. 

Can you imagine trying something completely new and having the freedom of not worrying about how it would turn out but trusting God to do what He says? I can hardly imagine it myself. But, I’m encouraged that as I seek God, He will send me to places I never thought or imagined. The Word indicates if we seek Him, we will find Him. It also indicates that if we acknowledge God in all our ways, He will direct our paths (Prov 3:5-7). Are you allowing God to direct your path or are you taking the lead? 

It’s easy to say we’re open to the possibilities but it’s difficult to change or accept change. We like knowing the direction we’re going. I’m not really big on surprises. I like to know the outcome of whatever it is I try. But, we are to walk by faith and not by sight (2 Cor 5:7). And I am determined to follow where God leads. Sometimes I stumble, but I do my best to get back up. Sometimes I need a lift and I call on the Lord to help me. I realize I can’t do this thing called life on my own and I was never meant to do so. 

I want all that God has for me and I know that means I have to be vulnerable and open to what He is doing. I can’t stifle Him or shut Him down and still want what He wants. I have to remember that He is in control and He can do whatever He wants to do. He can have mercy on who He wants to have mercy and He can harden who He wants to harden (Rom 9:15-18). 

All I can do is follow and obey; or not. I can choose. I choose Him. I choose being open to all the possibilities. I want all He has in store for me. What about you? Are you going to step out on faith, knowing that He has to help you – knowing that He is the only way it will work? It’s a little bit scary – the not knowing. But, here’s what we do know – HE NEVER FAILS (Luke 1:37). HE is a 100% guarantee. We can trust Him. Open yourself up to the possibilities. You won’t be disappointed.