Wanda Mann

And I bowed down my head and worshiped the Lord and blessed the Lord, the God of my master Abraham, Who had led me in the right way...  Genesis 24:48

I've just finished reading the story of Abraham's servant going to find a wife for Isaac (I'm glad times have changed!), and was so impressed by this man's reliance on God.  He asked God for direction, was thoughtful in discerning it, and gave immediate credit and worship to Him when the answer came.  No wonder Abraham could trust his servant with this huge task!

It's caused me to reflect on my own life and recall the several times that God has obviously directed me and our family over the years.  A lot of these instances resulted in significant course changes for us.  I remember the moment that Bruce & I knew we were meant for each other, the time when we knew we were to go to Israel, the way He led us to one of our homes, the purchase of a property for our church, etc., etc.  I can also remember some instances that surprised us, but God has shown that He was closing a door (I think it was right on our foot!) only to open another one.

Do you remember such times?  Why not take some time to write them down and worship God for His intervention in your life.  Encourage someone else by posting a brief comment here to give testimony of God's faithfulness in your life. 

Train me, God, to walk straight;
then I'll follow your true path.
Put me together, one heart and mind;
then, undivided, I'll worship in joyful fear.
From the bottom of my heart I thank you, dear Lord;
I've never kept secret what you're up to.
You've always been great toward me—what love! 
You snatched me from the brink of disaster!
   God, these bullies have reared their heads!  A gang of thugs is after me—
      and they don't care a thing about you.  But you, O God, are both tender and kind,
      not easily angered, immense in love, and you never, never quit.
   So look me in the eye and show kindness, give your servant the strength to go on,
      save your dear, dear child!  Make a show of how much you love me
      so the bullies who hate me will stand there slack-jawed,
   As you, God, gently and powerfully put me back on my feet.
Psalm 86:11-17 MSG

Have you ever wanted to run?  I have many times and I must say, the times that I gave in to the urge did not prove to be profitable!

The book of Ruth opens with this type of dilemma. We read of a family that left home, but more than that, they left the covering of God that was over that home.  Judah was a land established by God through Abraham.  (Times of famine usually occured due to disobedience, but they always remained under the promise of covenant that God established with Abraham.  God always turned things around when they came to Him in repentance.)  Anyway, Elimilech & his family left Judah and went to Moab.  Moab was a nation that descended from Lot's son; a son that was born to him through his daughter.  Yup, that's what I said.  (see Genesis 19:30-38)  Are you getting the picture?

God plants, establishes and promises to take care of His own.  We are to trust Him in the place that He leads us.  He will make good on His Word.  I can't help but think of Job here, when he cried out...