In the Center of God's Will

by Christoph J.

This is my humble reflection upon the scripture, Numbers 9:15-23.

I see so many life correlations in this scripture that I would be able to reflect upon it in so many different ways. However, I would like to relate this scripture to my present circumstance. I have been living, teaching, growing, and just completely dwelling in Seoul, South Korea for nearly a year now. In less than a month from now, my contract will expire and I will board a plane and return home more than half a day later. Because I have been blessed with this opportunity, I also have been awarded the time freedom to really focus my energy on enhancing the outlook of my future. Right now, I am in constant dialog with God about my next move. Initially, my plan was to successfully complete my contract here in Korea as an ESL teacher, return home to visit family and friends for a few months, and then enroll into a Spanish immersion program in Spain for six months with intentions of learning Spanish.

Although, this is still on my "To Do List," right now, I believe God is instructing me to return to Korea after my visit home because I feel I have not finished all that HE has called me to do over here. I've started some projects in Korea that have the "potent potential" to take flight, if I dig deep and utilize the resources God has placed on my path. I have a feeling that the cloud still covers my tent at this point in time and I feel the need to remain encamped in obedience to His Will. Now, the scripture also said that sometimes the cloud was over the tabernacle a few days and then they set out. I may get home and after a few days, another door could open. Only God knows!

Ephesians 1:9-10 reminds us that, God reveals His will to us according to His time. I think I will live my life according to the clock on His wall as oppose to the clock on the wall of the world.

Application

How do you feel when it seems as if God is leading you too quickly through a certain stage of life? Are you willing to follow happily?

God's presence has to be sought with all of our heart as in Jeremiah 28:11-13. What are you doing each day to seek God's presence in your life?