Our church has been walking through Genesis, spending time on the lineage of God’s promise. Abram and Sarah were faced with a choice: wait on God to fulfill His promise in His timing, or take matters into their own hands and try to control the outcome.
They chose control–and the result was painful. And yet, God didn’t abandon them. He stayed faithful. Decades later than expected, He fulfilled His promise and blessed them with a child. That path–long, delayed, and refined–ultimately led to the birth of Jesus Christ.
Lately, I’ve found myself standing at a similar fork in the road. I’ve felt the pull to take control, to move ahead of God, even while knowing there’s a clear calling right in front of me. And honestly, the timing of these messages couldn’t be more direct to my heart.
God is asking me to be patient. To release control. To trust Him fully. To be grateful for what I have instead of chasing what I don’t. To let Him shape the timing, the purpose, and the direction of my life.
Because I believe what’s ahead is good–full of life, abundance, and blessing. Yes, I could take the wheel and try to force my own path. And I believe God would still be with me. But I’d also be inviting unnecessary hardship, frustration, and maybe even bitterness along the way.
Maybe you’re standing at your own fork in the road right now.
If you are, just know–you’re not alone. I’m choosing to sit here, legs crossed, waiting patiently for what God has next… even if it’s not the answer I want right now.
Maybe we can sit here together for a while–and gently smack each other’s hands away when we inevitably reach for the wheel.
