We constantly pray to God for direction, guidance, help to do the right thing. But what happens when He gives us help from above and we deep down choose not to take it?
Picture this. This pond is basically a mud hole. It was designed to be a watering hole for the cows. But, because of a lack of rain lately, it’s drying up. Not much water is left. I noticed that there are a few fish swirling in the muddy water. Now, I have a plan.
I take a seine (large net) and surround what’s left of the watering hole. As I pull the net out of the water, 4 grown bass jump over the net escaping(in their eyes) what ever is before them. BAD MOVE, this pond will be dried up in a few days.
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11
How many times do we “jump the net” God is using to move us along on His plans for us. Just like those fish that “jumped the net” to get away, we do things thinking that this will better our situation. It’s almost when I think for myself, that’s when trouble comes around. Everyday decisions, all the way up to life changing decisions, we think we know best don’t we? I truly believe God gives us a “good head on our shoulders” to think with. But God sometimes uses supernatural ways to move us along on our journey (think seines/nets). We don’t understand (cause it supernatural, duh) so we’re afraid to go. We pray for divine wisdom, supernatural guidance, being led by an omnipotent God. Aw man, when it happens we get scared and “jump the net”. More comfortable where we are……….and slowly the pond dries up.
I like the way a friend of mine is living his Christian journey. Instead of twiddlin’ his fingers waiting on understanding from the Lord, he is chasing the mystery of God!
The fish that I caught in the seine are being carried to a large 8 acre spring fed lake. They got it made now! (Stay tuned to see what plans they will follow to prosper!)
My plans for you… to prosper
