Stirred By The Scriptures

Finding the will of God always seems confusing to me. Do you move on something or do you wait? Is it looking for open doors or ones that shut? Will there be clarity or am I to walk into chaos? There is a fascinating story in I Samuel that I believe sheds some light. Jonathan, Saul’s son, is with his armor-bearer and is looking to do battle with the enemy. His makes what is to me a curious statement. “come let us go over…perhaps the Lord will act on our behalf.” Perhaps? I think of the three young friends of Daniel about to be thrown into the fiery furnace and they respond that God can save them but “even if he doesn’t” we won’t back down. Seeking God’s will is having the courage to walk into the chaos trusting in a God you believe in.