Travel Light and Rest

Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. Psalm 91:1

I switched jobs last year. I'd always thought it was a good move. I'd prayed about it. I like the work. But I've struggled all this time trying to figure out how to really use my talents and get 'into the job'. The job itself is not difficult and I like working to help build better communities for people. I just hadn't found my niche. Well ain't God something? Just when I rested and prayed He answered. This week I was involved in meetings that will take our work to the next level, using the skills and knowledge I've honed in the last 20 years. It will allow me to think creatively about how best to help my community and I'm excited about that.

And you know how God did that? Not only through the work itself but through a coworker who brought me a devotional about shaking off the dust and moving on if you find your ideas and such not welcome. Read Mark 6:11. You see, one of the reasons I've struggled is because at my last job, although I liked it very much and was somewhat of a visionary and forward thinker, not everyone saw things the way I did. Not everyone liked my ideas and it made it difficult for me to really use my talents. Know what Jesus said about that? In sending out the disciples, he said if they don't like your ideas, leave and shake the dust off as you leave. Basically - bye! Don't look back and move on to where you will be welcomed. And that's where I am. I need to leave behind what was and look to the future. God's got a great future planned for me and I know I can help make a difference. He's put me in such a place at just such a time as this. I need to trust and keep moving forward.

And in my obedience to him I can rest in the knowledge that he will safely guide me. I can travel light and then rest a bit. No need to carry my baggage with me. God will supply my needs just like he did with the disciples. Get there. Get to work. Get it done. Travel light and rest.