Do you sometimes wonder what God is up to? It is inspiring to look back and see God’s orchestration of events. Hindsight is truly 20/20. However, when we are in the middle of it all, we often forget that God is working, moving, engineering. This past weekend, we returned to Springfield, Illinois to celebrate the 180th Anniversary of our former church. Going back to the place where we lived for nine years produces strange feelings. Memories lurk around every corner. Yet, God’s working is evident as we peer back through time.
I see ways He protected us, utilized us, prepared us. I am thankful for what He was doing then and see how each piece fit together for the furthering of His Kingdom. I know that I am not detailing these events; they are really to many to catalog. What I am saying is that God is always working through the most unlikely events. He is often preparing us now for what He will do later.
In this week’s text, God is laying foundations for future works. The establishment of the church in Antioch and the death of Herod both serve to propel the work of the Kingdom.
God is always at work. His plans and His timing are perfect. May we learn to live into His plans; May we trust His timing.
slondt
Your post is so true. I was just thinking about similar things yesterday. Our family has lived in many locations and each one was foundational for the next. In fact, this house in Muncie has been home us for the longest we’ve lived in any one spot. So, with this nomadic history, I’m trying to second guess what’s on the horizon. I usually reluctantly let God lead, but I always want to help and be “ready”. (which many times is a waste of time and effort as I have not anticipated, even remotely, what God has in mind!) Anyway, it was good to see that others have experienced some of the same and helps me to take my preparedness with a grain of salt and keep working on relaxing in the Maker’s plan and timeframe. sl