When plans change.
A few times in life, I can recall when I was so sure that God had spoken clearly about a direction that I bolted towards the end without more than a nudge. A few more times than that, I recall digging my heals in deep, determined to wait until God posted a billboard... in my front lawn... in neon lights... with a marching band accompaniment (you know what I mean). But, these times aren't necessarily the difficult ones; it's toughest when we're sure we have the plan and the plan seems to change. When God "seems" to redirect, it's confusing. We doubt our ability to hear Him, wondering if He really even spoke in the first place. Matthew (the author) may have unintentionally addressed this, but the Spirit knew that today I would see a fresh encouragement, and you might too. Matthew 2:19-23 But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeareth in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, saying, Arise and take the young child and his mother, and go into the l...