When Right Isn't Easy and Easy Isn't Right

The Lord is more pleased when we do what is right and just
    than when we offer him sacrifices. Proverbs 21:3

 

 

 I was thinking today about this trial that I have been walking through for a few weeks now. This is not a trial that I brought on myself.  It is one that God has chosen for me. He gave me directions to do a particular thing that required a great deal of courage. I did not realize just how much courage it would take until after I obeyed him. The opposition that has come from making this decision has caused me to shed tears, question people's loyalty to me, and question my own ability to hear from God. Was this God's plan in the first place?

 

I don't think so.  I think his plan was to see if I would obey him even when it did not make sense. Even when it would generate adversity. I think His plan was to show me how strong I am in certain areas and how weak I am in others. And in the end I believe His plan is to show me that He knows the end from the beginning and it will all work for my good and His purpose.

 

I am learning that doing right (obeying God) isn't always easy and what is easy isn't always right. In hindsight, I would have chosen to offer God a sacrifice of some kind instead of walking down this path. It would have been so much easier. But that was not His design. His design was to give me peace in the place where my understanding is baffled and strength where my flesh is weak.  I have no doubt that there will be glory after this.  In the meantime, I will keep doing what is right and just.

 

 

 

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