Directing My Steps

God is infinitely wise. Romans 11:33 says, “Oh, the depth of the riches of
the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his
paths beyond tracing out!” The riches of God’s wisdom are so deep. He sees
the end from the beginning, and His purposes will never be shaken (Isaiah
46:10).

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I got a glimpse of God’s wisdom recently when I reflected on how He has
guided my career path. In high school, my dream was to become a lawyer.
So for my university studies, I applied for law as my first choice and then
education as my second choice. To my disappointment, I was accepted for
education and not law. My dreams were shattered.

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But years later, when I was living in a foreign land, I realized my
profession fit with my life even in a different part of the world. Since I
was a foreigner, it was not possible for me to work as a lawyer, but I
could work as a teacher—and I did. Proverbs 20:24 says, “A person’s steps
are directed by the Lord.” I came to see God’s wisdom in directing my steps
toward a career as a teacher.

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Now, I ask God to lead me in making all kinds of decisions. In Matthew
7:24, Jesus said everyone who hears His words “and puts them into practice
is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.” As we build our lives,
Jesus is the only solid foundation. His love for us is sure, and we can
trust Him to guide us. Even when we make plans and those plans fail, He
sits beside us in our disappointment and shares in our sadness. Through
everything we face, He invites us to follow Him and rely on His
faithfulness as He continues to direct our path. • Enid Adah Nyinomujuni

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• Have you ever seen God use disappointing circumstances for good in your
life? Consider taking a moment to thank Him for this.

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• How does knowing Jesus make it possible for us to have hope even when it
seems like our dreams have been shattered?

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To the only wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ! Amen. Romans
16:27 (NIV)

Read Verses:

Prov.20.24|Matt.7.24-Matt.7.29|Rom.16.27|Rom.8.26-Rom.8.39