In Ephesians 4:18 we read:“They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardening of their hearts.” 1 Corinthians 2:9 says:“However, as it is written: “What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived the things God has prepared for those who love him.” Those who do not have a personal relationship with Jesus are like those described in Ephesians 4:18. They are spiritually blind, they are ignorant of the things of God or of what God can and wants to do for them. They ignore or do not realize what Jesus has already done for them on the Cross. In some cases, it is due to ignorance of the Word of God. In other cases, they are people who have been so terribly hurt that their hearts have hardened. In their trials and sufferings, they have become hard, they have become bitter. They do not recognize the love God has for them. Cindy Trimm, a Christian author that I really like says: “Don't stay in the dark like an exile from the good life God has for you. Do not be among those who perish for lack of knowledge.” In Hosea 4:6 we read: “My people are destroyed from lack of knowledge.” Let us not be among those who perish for lack of knowledge but let us be aware of what God has for us. The Lord has good things in store for you and me. He has many blessings, He provides, He keeps us from danger, He gives us His peace. Most of all, He gave us salvation through the blood of Jesus. But it is up to each one of us to discover what He has that is specific for us. By following God's specific instructions for our lives and filling our minds and hearts with the things the Bible tells us to do, we discover all the good things God has for all of His children. God has a plan for each of us. So, what the Lord shows me to do or what He does for me will not be what He will do for you just because He has specific and individual plans for me and specific and individual plans for you. I love what the bible says in Jeremiah 29:11:“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” This verse is for you as much as it is for me. If you are listening, He is speaking to you. He will give you many possibilities for your life, He will open doors that you never thought possible could open for you. And at times, He will absolutely move you out of your comfort zone. If you have a dream or a desire to serve in the Kingdom of God, pray and seek His face. He will show you what to do and when to do it. He may also surprise you. That's what He did with us. For several years Roger & I prayed for the Lord to use us. And when He showed us what to do, it was a big surprise to us. We had thought of different things we would have liked to do but being missionaries in Mexico was not on our list. The Lord first spoke to Roger. When my husband shared what he felt in his heart that the Lord had told him, immediately it spoke to my heart, and I was in complete agreement with Roger. I had a peace and even though this call was unknown to us, I knew we were IN GOOD HANDS. WE WERE, IN THE HANDS OF THE LORD. He took care of us for 18 years as missionaries in Tijuana. Since 2008 after Roger died, the Lord continues to take care of me. What God has done for me; He will do for you. But, you must study His Word, you must pray and seek His face and above all, you must be available. Permit me to repeat 1 Corinthians 2:9:“What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived the things God has prepared for those who love Him.” Discover the secrets God has for you! Stay positive, don't compare yourself to anyone else, because God has a specific plan for you, and only for you. It's up to you to discover what is His specific plan for your life. Jeremiah 33:3 says: “Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.” The Lord keeps and protects you; He listens to you; He hears you. So, pray and listen. He has precious blessings for each one of you.
