‘It is the process not the outcome that is glorifying to God. God’s training is for now, not later. His purpose is for this very minute, not for sometime in the future. We have nothing to do with what will follow our obedience, and we are wrong to concern ourselves with it. What people call preparation, God sees as the goal itself.’ - Oswald Chambers
In a year like no other I pray that you have turned obstacles into ebeneezers – reminders of the Lord’s help, provision, and sustaining faithfulness toward you (1 Sam 7:12). Whatever goes before or behind, take heart, ‘…it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure (Phil 2:13).’
There is purpose in the present not just in the future because God is working all things to conform us to the image of His Son (Rom 8:28-29, 1 Thess 5:18). We can be people who count trials as joy for we know that ‘the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing (James 1:2-4).’
We will find Him faithful in 2021. May He find us faithful as well.
Remembering,
AB