Follow the Lord

You’re blessed when you stay on course, walking steadily on the road revealed by God. (Psalm 119:1 MSG)

Ever feel like you’ve “lost the plot”? You’re reading a novel and can’t quite figure out who is who, or you tuned out during a film and now it doesn’t seem to make sense anymore. Your life is busy, busy, yet sometimes you’re no longer sure who you are or where you’re headed.

Jonah lost the plot when he ran away from God. God had told him to go to Nineveh and deliver a warning; but Jonah didn’t fancy that, and instead he caught a boat headed in the opposite direction. It could have been a voyage into oblivion, as he ended up in the belly of a large fish, but when he turned back to God, God mercifully delivered him. Back on dry land, he regained the plot and went on to do what God had asked.

Peter lost the plot when he denied Jesus and was confused and afraid for his own life. But all was not lost. A conversation over a breakfast meal prepared by the risen Savior changed Peter’s outlook on himself and his life.7 “Take care of My followers,” Jesus told him.—And that’s exactly what Peter did. He regained the plot, and the remainder of his life was meaningful and purposeful.—Marge Banks [1]

Prayer: Lord, help me stay on track no matter how difficult.

Lord, help me to follow You by faith, even when I don’t understand exactly where You’re leading.

Lord, help me to sit quietly and listen to Your voice, so that I can find and follow the path You have for me. Amen

[1] Activated, Vol.14 Issue 9.