God's ways

Isaiah 30:21

Whether I turn to the right or to the left, my ears will hear a voice behind me, saying, “This is the way; walk in it”

This is all I need from God as a sign of a living a blessed life. That God would always direct the paths I am to take because when when God manages the circumstances that I take, it is always the best.

It does not mean that he will direct me to the smoothest or the most pleasant incidents. Some probably are to teach me to trust Him, some for me to jump for joy, some for me to work out my faith or salvation. I know there are many different courses to take and reasons for me to take, but when the course I take are directed by a voice behind me, I will fear no evil for He is with me and His rod and staff they comfort me.

M.

 

Servanthood

John 13:3-5

Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God; so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around him.

Jesus knows the disciples whose feet he is washing. All who will leave him the moment they are persecuted, one will even betray him. Yet, he continues to serve them humbly and inspire them to understand his heartbeat.

There are days where it is really hard to served when I know that some of the youths of today will turn away from God. After years of serving, I've often looked back to count how many are no longer with me and it's more than I could have expected. Each life who is distanced away from God is a painful scar of my heart. Yet, such is life; everyone chooses his own destiny and elect to do what he/she wants or feels.

Servanthood is not giving up the cause even when we know that amongst those we serve, some/many will turn away. Nothing done for God is ever in vain. May the faithfulness of my hands someday earn me the reward of prodigal lives who will return.  

M.