Imagine yourself in a sailing boat, would you set off without knowing where you are going? Probably not. You would probably consider where to set off, where to go and the supplies you have on board. No sensible person would sail without considering these facts. Similarly in life, would you like to sail into the open sea without God's guidance, God's provision or God's way? God continues to work in us, and He does this by giving us power (wind) to push us along. As you would probably imagine sailing would be very hard without wind, and even harder if you are "sailing" on the wrong surface ("sailing" on grass wouldn't get you very far!). Only trusting God would put you on the right surface, but this does not mean no storm is going to come along. He will "act according to his good purpose" and all you need to do is trust. Obeying the rules is part of trusting God, you would trust the sailor if you have no idea how to operate a boat. Obedience is when you comply with someone else's wish ;but real obedience does not come from fear. Real obedience only comes from true love, and it is a response to love.
Sail on the right surface trusting God knows the way.
Bonkie :)
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