About 2 months ago, I was reading in Numbers 14 and God spoke so clearly to me about the call of obedience. I was in a place in my life of making a decision about a relationship and this is what the Lord showed me. In Numbers 14, the Israelites were complaining of how hard it would be to conquer the promised land. I saw a lot of myself as I was reading because I was complaining of how hard it would be to end that relationship. And you know, it was hard and still hard at times. But God so gently spoke to me and said:
"Im calling you to obedience, not a life of ease. Sometimes on the other side of obedience is something equally as hard as the step of obedience you just took. Im not interested in your comfort, Katherine. Instead I am interested in your trust. Obedience is not about what is on the other side but rather will you trust me to be faithful? Because I guarantee you that I will be faithful. If I were not faithful, it would go against my character and I cannot go against my character."
This is what I have found, not only was that step of obedience hard, but what has been on the other side has been hard too. Dealing with fears, insecurities, and feelings of loneliness has been difficult at times. But I have found that my God is faithful! My prayer is that "the Lord's strength may be displayed" (Numbers 14:17) through my obedience and my life. I pray that whatever God is calling you to be obedient in, that you will listen. Not only will you listen but I pray you will obey. And in obeying Him, I pray that you will learn to trust Him and that you will find Him faithful.
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