Oftentimes we make “knowing God’s will” into something
much harder than it really is. Most of the time, it’s simply taking the next step.
Doing what’s right.
Walking forward.

I think of Moses.

Yes, he’s known for leading God’s chosen people from the bondage
of Egypt’s slavery, but the scene begins when he was simply
watching sheep for his father-in-law. A nearby bush went up in
flames, and when Moses turned to look, He heard directly from God.
So he took the next step. He did the right thing. He obeyed and
moved forward. The result? He led millions.

And David.

Sure, he went down in history as the giant-killer. But the only reason
he was even near Goliath is simply because he was running an
errand for his dad. Once there, he just did the next thing.
He took another step forward.
He obeyed and later became Israel’s greatest king.

What about Andrew?

He would never be a leader like his brother, Peter. He wasn’t good in front of a crowd, he wasn’t a leader, and he wasn’t an extrovert. But he loved people. He thrived in one-on-one relationships. Amidst thousands of hungry individuals, Andrew made friends with a young boy.

When Jesus told the disciples to feed the thousands, Andrew simply took the next step. He brought his new friend to Jesus. And Jesus took a few fish and some bread and provided the greatest Door Dash in history.

Then there’s Peter.

He and his fishing crew had been out all night, but their nets were still empty. Jesus entered the scene and challenged them to fish a different way. Peter obeyed. He took the next step. He tossed his net on the other side of the boat and pulled in a haul so great, he made history with it.

But do you think when he slid into his sandals that morning and
pulled his tunic over his body, he had any idea that this was the day
he’d be drafted by the Messiah to join Team Jesus and turn the world on end with Christianity?

Do you think any of Peter’s fishing crew even imagined they’d write parts of the Bible and launch the church?
They all just took the next step.
They did what was right.
They simply obeyed.

Instead of wringing your hands trying to figure out God’s will, why not simply take the next step?
Do what’s right.
Keep walking in obedience to His Lordship.
This is His will.
The rest of the plan will unfold in His perfect timing.

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own
understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” (Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV)

You are so loved!
Susie