Rush Hour

Proverbs 19:2 - It is not good to have zeal without knowledge, nor to be hasty and miss the way.

Don’t rush the journey that brings wholeness, complete knowledge of a situation and leads to the path of God’s perfect will vs. His permitted will.

I’m working through some tough issues of my past and EVERYTHING within me (well, almost everything – I’ll explain that later) wants to push fast-forward and get past the uncomfortable, painful part and onto the fresh, new, bright place waiting on the other side of this dark valley. I don’t want to be like a broken bone that is used too soon and not cared for properly. Sure the bone could be usable but not as strong and whole as intended. A bone that is not allowed to heal right will not regain its strength and would have to be re-broken so the healing can be complete.

Rushing is never in God’s plan and perfection. God had the Israelites travel the long way to the promised land so they could learn to trust, obey and KNOW He was/is faithful in His provision, His timing…His Love. He provided redemption and shelter from enemies, food in the middle of the empty, barren desert, refreshing water out of hard rocks…boldness, strength, true worship and obedience out of hard hearts as the people walked with Him along the grueling journey to the lush, promised land (Exodus 14, 16, 17, Proverbs 21:3, Hosea 6:6, Hebrews 10:4-10). Jesus Himself, never rushed to a place (even if it would mean saving a friend from death (John 11:1-44)), He made time for people so the full knowledge of God would be shared and understood by all who truly desired. This is why nearly EVERYTHING within me wants to run as fast as I can past this pain. When I listen, it is God IN me who keeps me calm in the confusion and darkness, He is my light for the path ahead and He reassures me of my victory through the valley and into the promised land. (John 16:33, Psalm 119:105).