“In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (1 Thessalonians 5:18).
God has a plan for your life—there is no doubt about that. But it is important to remember: the plan is His, not yours. And as long as you try to shape that plan to your own desires, you will live in constant conflict with the will of the Creator. That is why so many Christians live frustrated: they pray, fast, make plans, but nothing flows. Because, deep down, they still want God to bless the decisions they made without consulting Him. Peace only comes when we stop resisting and accept God’s plan exactly as He designed it.
Perhaps you say: “But I would accept God’s plan if only I knew what it was!” And here is the point that many ignore: God has no interest in revealing details of His plan to those who show no interest in obeying. The will of God is not an inaccessible mystery—the problem is that few are willing to fulfill what has already been revealed. Before seeking direction, mission, or purpose, it is necessary to obey what is already clear. And what is clear? The powerful, wise, and eternal Law of God, recorded in the Old Testament and reaffirmed by Jesus in the four Gospels.
Obedience always comes before revelation. Only when we surrender to the will of the Father and commit to His commandments does He begin to show the next step. And with revelation also come the mission, the blessings, and, finally, salvation in Christ. There are no shortcuts. The Father does not guide rebels. He guides the obedient. Do you want to know God’s plan for your life? Start today by obeying everything He has already commanded. The rest will be added at the right time—with clarity, with direction, and with the living presence of His Spirit. -Adapted from J. R. Miller. Until tomorrow, if the Lord allows us.
Pray with me: Dear God, it is true that I often get frustrated when I do not understand what You are doing in my life. I try to seek You, but I still want things to happen in my time and in my way. When plans do not work out, I am tempted to think that You are distant, when, in fact, it is I who insist on following paths that do not have Your approval. You have already made it clear, through Your commandments, how I should live, but many times I ignore what is revealed and wait for new answers, when what I need is to obey what I already know.
My Father, today I ask You to remove from me all desire to control the future and to plant in me an obedient heart. I no longer want to keep seeking revelations while neglecting the foundation of faith, which is obedience to what You have already commanded. Teach me to value what is written, to love Your ways, and to practice, without delay, the teachings I have already received. I know that You do not guide rebels, but those who honor You with faithfulness. Give me discernment, Lord, so that my life may be shaped by Your truth.
Oh, Most Holy God, I adore and praise You because You never fail to show the right way to those who seek You sincerely. Your beloved Son is my eternal Prince and Savior. Your powerful Law is the firm road that leads to life, even when everything around seems uncertain. Your commandments are like living torches that shine in the midst of darkness, revealing Your character and giving direction to my soul. I pray in the precious name of Jesus, amen.
