We may seem to be seeking God's will…

We may seem to be seeking God's will…
But in reality, sometimes we prioritize what we've decided in our own hearts…😓
…The Israelites…
“Whether good or bad…we will listen to and obey the Lord’s voice”❗️
…However, in the end, they had already decided to flee to Egypt…😱
…I received a consultation from someone who, even though their heart was already made up…
“Please pray that God’s will be revealed to me 🙏”
…a request for prayer came. Even when I said, “Pray and go right❗️”
…from the Word, some people refused to obey, saying they would go left…
…Faith…is not a pretense❗️
It is a matter of obedience…or not obedience…
“Whether good or bad…”
Even if the path you desired isn’t revealed…if that path is God’s will, then obeying God is 'faith'❗️.
The Lord takes responsibility for the outcome of that path❗️.

The Bible features people who seem to have drawn the short straw!

...I think Jesus drew the shortest straw of all!

It's terrifying 😰
Nobody wants to be crucified...

However, because it was the will of our Heavenly Father, he was crucified... 😢
As a result...
We were saved and received our tickets to heaven. Hallelujah (^-^)/
...I didn't want to become a pastor either... I was running away from it... (^o^;)))💧
But... when I followed... every day was truly enjoyable, and I'm so glad I followed God and met all of you (⌒0⌒)／~~
...May we walk the path that God desires this morning as well!

Shalom 😃

This page archives a Morning Word message shared by Pastor Peter Sunagawa on LINE. The English prose is a translation of the Japanese source message. For Scripture wording, use the BSB link above.