I will accept, Lord, the way of uncertainty in this life. I must expect that not all Your secrets will be revealed this side of heaven, because what is a heaven for? I believe the theme of heaven will be “the Lamb redeemed us with His blood” (cf. Revelation 5:9); and “all the Lord’s ways are right (cf. Psalm 107:7).
God leads me not in a comfortable way but in a right way. The Lord’s right way means putting me through experiences that most clearly produce His Son’s image in me. Since God is leading me to realize an internal, not external, goal, many of my experiences will make no sense in this life. It is not essential that they make sense; it is only essential that God appoints them for me. Therefore,
I must walk like a blind man, trusting the hand (and heart) of my heavenly Father. “I must also remember to be thankful for all experiences, since they all ‘work together for good,” that is, the good of being conformed to the image of Jesus Christ (Romans 8:28–29). Since that is the highest good any human being can attain, it will be worth all the pain and trouble.
Since every person is different, he must reach his highest good in a different way from anyone else. That is why I cannot “footprint” anyone else’s experiences. What God has devised for me suits my personality and makeup perfectly. When I arrive in heaven He wants to be able to say, “I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths” (Proverbs 4:11, KJV).
If I could only see the finished product, as God now sees it, I would spend the rest of my days in unceasing, overwhelming praise. I would sing, “The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord” (Psalm 37:23, KJV). Lord, let me begin and continue that song by faith!
“The steps of a man are established by the Lord; and He delights in his way. When he falls, he shall not be hurled headlong; because the Lord is the One who holds his hand” (Psalm 37:23–24).
Daily with the King 