Writing on the Wall

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 NIV

Although I read my daily verse everyday, some days I feel God's word is just for me. Hence the reason I don't always write a blog. I do realize that God's word is for everyone, but some days I feel what he's trying to tell me is not for me to share. But this one is.

We all know that God doesn't exactly speak in plain English, writing his will for us literally on a wall. The Bible doesn't come right out and say...marry that person, don't buy that house, take that job. It is written perfectly and we are to use God's word along with prayer to discern his will. Yeah, well, we miss the mark sometimes I'm sure. Which is why this verse is very awesome.

After lots of prayer and thinking and pros and cons and justifying, after the  first few weeks into the new job I was afraid I'd made a mistake. Well, even if I did (which I don't think I did), God has promised that he would be with me WHEREVER I go. Pretty cool, right? Wherever. Not just "where God thinks you should go." Wherever. Wherever we find ourselves he will be with us and we do not need to be discouraged. This spoke so much truth to my heart. A new job, a new house, a new city, a new relationship, a new baby...all these take time to adjust to. Feelings are fleeting. We must believe that where we are is part of God's plan. But this verse goes one step further to let us know that even if we wander a little off the path, God will be with us. Such truth surely will heal your soul no matter where you are.

Let this word bring peace to your heart. Be strong and courageous. Know that God is with you always.