Guidance!

Today, I had the pleasure and privilege of preaching twice before Coatbridge Baptist Church.  I've been there a few times in the past - but they keep inviting me back!  I really felt at home today as, in the morning when the Pastor was speaking to the children, he made me the butt of a joke; while this evening, the Secretary welcomed me - and forgot my surname!!!

I enjoy meeting with the Fellowship at CBC, not least because I often come away with something that wasn't expected.  The Pastor has a number of interesting quotations, and the like, in the vestry (the minister's room, for those unfamiliar with the terminology of ecclesiastical buildings!).  Today was no exception and, with thanks to Gil, I reproduce an excellent quotation that deals, superbly, with a common question that is asked by many:

"What is God's plan for your life?  Do not spend time fretting over the 'problem' of guidance.  If you are walking with the Lord, then He is committed (in writing!) to guide you.  Do what you know He wants now - and leave Him to show the next step at the right time.  The problem is not guidance, but obedience." (Dick Dowsett)

Come to think of it, that quotation is not only helpful - it is also extremely challenging!  Are you (and I) up for the challenge?