Confused, Uncertain, Frustrated!

Samuel went to Jessie’s house even though he did not know who was to be selected as King and trusting God for protection against Saul (1^st Samuel 16:1-3).  To have some idea of how Samuel felt simply remember the last time God asked you to do something or speak to someone and you really were not sure how things were going to turn out.  Abraham, “…obeyed and went even though he did not know where he was going” (Hebrews 11:8 NIV).  Realising that he needed to move on Paul headed north to Bethynia but was duly informed by the Holy Ghost that this was not where he was supposed to be. He then proceeded to pass through Mysia province to the city of Troas and was promptly instructed to go to Macedonia (Acts 16:7-10). 

Samuel had to learn not to be discouraged or distracted when he did not know all the details.  Abraham was prepared to start his journey even though he did not have any idea where the final destination would be.  Paul kept going forward even though he didn’t know where to start.  Trusting and obeying God with what you know will make you grow into the answer you are looking for.  There is only one thing worse than not getting the right result and that is someone who is not ready to handle it.  If you are experiencing a delay then think again, for often God is actually laying the foundation in your heart and mind to receive the “good things” He has for you (Mathew 7:11). These are the good things that come to you through asking, seeking and knocking (Matthew 7:7-8).

We should all draw courage from the fact that these men of faith did not falter even though they didn’t understand everything all of the time.  They simply remained faithful to what they did know and acted on it.  Should you not understand everything put your trust in the God who does (Hebrews 12:2; Revelation 21:6).  Turn your frustration into faithfulness, uncertainty into confidence and impatience into earnest prayer (1 John 5:14-15). 

When you don’t know everything but are prepared to move on what you do then you truly are in prestigious company putting yourself on a collision course with God’s very best.  God will fill in the gaps as He did with Samuel, lead you perfectly through the wilderness as He did with Abraham and reveal His perfect plan as He did with Paul.