I'm Late, I'm Late, I'm Late! Am I?

I’m late with this. I’m lazy. What can I say? But, if I begin to rationalize, I’m really not late because as a believer in Jesus’ sacrifice and rising from the grave, I’m in eternity so, there is no “late.” I’m still delayed and that can weigh on me as I’m sure it can you. I thank God that He wrote, “The mind of a man plans his way but the Lord directs his steps.” (Proverbs 16:9 - NAS) So, no matter where I am, God allowed me to be there, even when I believe I am tardy. It also says in Psalm 37:23, that, “The steps of a man are established by the Lord, and He delights in his way.” It speaks about this in more detail in verses 20-27 where it speaks about how the wicked (or non believers?) will have to deal with the consequences of their inaction towards God’s call. While the believers in Him will be given more than they need in eternity with God. I like that as a believer in Him and having a desire to do His will, that He delights in me. I like to often pray that I make God smile but, in this case He just made me smile with His delight. 

So, where does that leave us now? Well, I believe that wherever I am God has me there because it is all part of His plan. Now, do I act like I know that 24-7? No, I’m still working through the life of a sinner, which is challenging. Believers, who are honest with themselves, all know their weaknesses. But, when I trust Him and rely on God, which is also challenging, I tend to have an easier time getting through life overall, especially in my weakest moments. Verse 24 states, “When he (me) falls, he will not be hurled headlong, because the Lord is the one who holds his hand.” It is comforting to know that God is holding my hand when I fall. Because, I stumble often. I try to do things my way and that is mostly never good. I can force something and it may look great on the outside but, inside there is an easier way, God’s way, if I have the patience to not push through - when I should wait or, sleep and pray on it. I have a lifetime of spending too much, wasting too much, working at something too long, or trying to explain myself to a variety of people to get everyone to move things “my” way. Maybe you know about that too. Or, maybe we are using the gifts we’ve been given to help fulfill His will in our lives? If I am truly living in eternity and God is holding my hand, He knows what I am trying to do in a situation. Maybe in my planning of my steps He desires me to struggle with decisions I’ve made because I am not God and I need to remember that point. Don’t we all believe that we are indispensable in a project, ministry or job where we are part of decisions being made?  It’s not that we think we are a god, just that our plans and steps are important. Add in the fact that with our doubts and flaws, we can sometimes not finish in the time we expected. Now that I think about this, I kinda like being a little late this time. It helps remind me of who I am not, and Whose I am. Being lazy may not be that bad. Well, I know the Bible speaks on that as well. But, that will be for another time. Now, I’d like a nap.