Mystery Trips

I’m not the only father who takes his kids on mystery trips. My Heavenly Father has asked me to go on a lot of mystery trips with Him. He may be taking you on one right now. The destination isn’t clear . . . the outcome isn’t clear . . . the risks are many . . .the path is unfamiliar . . . you have a lot of questions. In fact, maybe you’re hesitating to follow the Lord in the direction where He seems to be leading. Too many unknowns. Then this is a good time for our word for today from the Word of God inPsalm 37:3.

Your Heavenly Father says, “Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him, and He will do this . . . Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him.”

It’s obvious that the Lord wants to take you somewhere good. It’s also obvious that He wants you to trust Him, not an outcome. We’re always so focused on knowing His will – He wants us to focus on knowing – and trusting – Him. This is about the Planner, not the plan. There’s an old Gospel song that says, “We cannot see what lies before, and so we cling to Him the more.”

So your Heavenly Father is waiting to drive you to a place you’ve never been, to some wonderful things He has planned for you. But maybe you’re, in a sense, planting your feet and refusing to get in the car. I think that’s called disobedience. You’ve got all these questions and fears about where He might take you, and He’s just smiling and saying, “It’s a mystery trip – but I guarantee you’ll like it.” And then He’s saying those two bottom line words – “Trust Me.”

My son responded to my appeal for trust. I think it was because of my history – he knew I had usually taken him to some special experiences. God’s track record in your life goes all the way back to His giving His one and only Son for you on the cross . . . and to all He did to bring you to Him. He’s so wonderfully supplied so many needs . . . His mercies have been new every morning . . . you’ve always had your “daily bread” . . . your past obedience’s have brought you into some special places. You know your Father loves you . . . that He knows so much more about what’s good for you than you do . . . that He thinks of everything. Why can’t you trust Him on this one?

If your Heavenly Father is taking you on another mystery trip, just get in and let Him drive. “Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him.” You don’t need to know where you’re going. You only need to know that He’s driving – and He can be trusted.

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