For those of us who believe in God but do not have Him completely figured out (that should be everyone!), it is often difficult to know what God wants us to do. Does He want me to take this job, or that one? Does He want me to live here, or there? Does He want me to do this, or that? Does He even care?
I don't mean that last question in the sense of whether God cares about us or not, but rather in the sense of whether God cares about the specific decisions we make in our lives. Decisions such as where we work, where we call home, what church we go to, or any of the multitude of decisions we make on a daily basis. If God has determined a plan for each life, how do we know whether our life is going according to plan? Do we just assume that whatever we are doing has been willed by God? I don't think so, because how then do you explain sinful or immoral behavior?
While I do not consider myself a theologian, at least in the sense of the word commonly attributed to studied professors, authors, etc., I can only conclude that God has a plan for our lives and it is up to us to find out what that plan is. I think that is why God gave us the Holy Spirit, other people to speak into our lives, and the ability to learn from the Bible. Does that mean we'll have every answer to life's questions? If so, I am doing something wrong. If we had the answer to every one of life's questions, there would be no need for a God at all.
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Why don't you think sin is a part of God's plan for our lives? I've believe that God has used my own sin and others' sin profoundly in my life to teach me about myself and about Him. If it wasn't a part of his plan, that would mean that he doesn't have complete control, right? What do you think?
ReplyDeleteHey Joe, good thoughts. Here's a question: why do you live where you do? Because you chose to move there a couple years ago, right? Yes, but scripture also says that God determined the times and places people live (Acts 17:26). There's a tension there, and rather than choosing either God's sovereignty or our choices, we have to uphold both. What scares me is your comment "it's up to us". According to Isa 46:9-11 God says, "I will accomplish all my purpose" and "I have purposed, and I will do it." Our hope is in Him and his promise. He's not hoping that we'll pull it off. Just some thoughts, hope you guys are well.
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