Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.
Hebrews 11:1
A life without vision, direction and purpose to contribute towards, is like a ship without a rudder.
The word of God tells us how one of the smallest parts on a ship divines the very direction that vessel heads towards. Imagine for a moment one of these massive cruise liners, having no rudder, simply bobbing in the vast ocean that surround our continents.
One thing becomes abundantly clear… without this one small aspect to the navigational system of the ship, the chances of that ship reaching the desired destination is a one in a million. Not only is this a time consuming matter, but also dangerous. The many waves that would topple this vessel over in a storm or the many reefs that line the shores are just a few of the dangers this majestic vessel faces.
The sad truth is that many lives today can be compared in this exact same scenario. We have so many men and women trying to accomplish success and hoping to make a contribution to the Kingdom of God today, but they simply have no direction and vision for their lives.
The constant question of ‘what is God doing in my life?’ is one we are all plagued by. Everyone wants to know what is next in their journey, but the truth is that God doesn’t always give us exactly what our next seems to be. At times, one might feel like one of these great vessels, aimlessly bobbing around in the vast open ocean.
Truth be told, not knowing what or where your life is heading is not only disheartening, but can be dangerous for your spiritual development. More than that, it impacts your contribution in a big way. It certainly doesn’t help having to watch the Lord do extraordinary things in the life of another while you are left wondering when your turn is.
In times like this, it becomes easy for one to wonder whether or not you have missed the turnoff sign at any given stage of your life. Also, how are you to go back to that exact moment so that you can get your life back on track and the Lord can use you in a meaningful and impactful manner as well?
While we all wish the answers were possible, the fact remains that we don’t get a physical map of our lives to see exactly what God wants to do and where He is taking us. A great measure of faith, trust and belief is needed from us in such times. This becomes the rudder of our lives.
My friend, can you do this? Can you put your faith in the Lord believing that He knows what He’s doing and that He will make your life’s contribution come to flourish? My encouragement to you today would be to keep prioritising your personal journey with the Lord and then letting Him open up the doors as He has planned them for you.
Keep your walk in sync with Him and you will reach the milestones that he has got planned for your life, helping you to make a contribution to the Kingdom of God.
Prayer:
Heavenly Father. When I look back on Your word, it is a great encouragement to see that every individual who lined themselves up with You, reached great milestones and made meaningful contributions to the kingdom. Help me stay the course You have set for my life, and give me the strength to trust and believe that my life will also reach these milestones as You planned them. I pray this in Jesus name. Amen.