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Sunday, October 21, 2007
In the way
“I being in the way, the Lord led me…” Genesis 24:27

To have confidence of being exactly in the center of God’s will is a precious thing. It takes faith and it takes persistence even when at times there may be doubts. In Genesis the story of Abraham’s servant, Eliezer’s search for Isaac a bride is a fantastic snapshot of the way God sends confirmation through divine appointment. Before Eliezer could finish voicing his prayer for guidance, Rebecca arrived. The circumstances of answered prayer left no doubt of God’s intervention. Eliezer’s response was to worship the Lord (verse 26) and his explanation was simply, “I being in the way, the Lord led me!”

The lesson for me is that when I am in the place of God’s perfect will, I need only make myself available to see Him work through circumstances. “I being in the way…”—what an awesome phrase! This past week I experienced my own personal snapshot of God’s confirmation that I am where He wants me. My husband, Jerry, and I had the unique opportunity to go to the public high school and mingle with the students during lunch hour one day. To make a long story short, because of that visit I was made aware of a Chinese student in the school who is challenged in English. I offered my help and this coming week I will be translating so he can take the required state testing.

I don’t believe in coincidences with God. I am excited that He is giving me opportunity right here in the US to use my language skills and begin to make contact with the local Chinese community. I’m not sure what God has in mind, but I’m not concerned about that. I am confident that being in the way, the Lord will lead me!

 
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3 Comments:
At 6:57 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

I sneak in your blog often and love the peace and inspiration it brings. I take comfort in your faith as I take the journey to deepen mine.
Please know your words inspire and your example of faith brings a feeling of warmth over me.
Peggy

 
At 7:40 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Isn't it fun when God opens doors? I love you, sister! Liz

 
At 4:55 PM, Blogger A Life Inspired said...

What a sweet post. I've made note of that scripture; speaks volumes as scripture often does, doesn't it.

 

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