Ordered Steps

my daddy
1958

"The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD, and He delights in his ways." (Psalm 37:23)

When our favorite son-in-law came to Phillip to ask for our Rebecca's hand in marriage, he brought with him a ten year plan. Years 1-5: grad school. Years 5-7: first baby. 

Toward Stephen and Rebecca's first anniversary, they called and read a little poem: "Our plans have failed; God's plan has prevailed." Grandbaby #1 arrived seven and a half months later, and by their sixth anniversary, we had three grand and wonderful grands.

In the book of Acts, Chapter 16, Paul and Silas went from town to town instructing and encouraging believers. They traveled through Phrygia and Galatia, because the Holy Spirit had prevented them from preaching the word in Asia at that time. Then coming to the borders of Mysia, they headed north for Bithynia, but again the Spirit of Jesus did not allow them to go. So instead, they went to the seaport of Troas. That night, Paul had a vision: "Come over to Macedonia and help us!" The missionaries left at once, believing that God was calling them to preach the Good News there.

When plans fail, beloved, trust God. Eagerly listen. Let Jesus order your steps according to His good plans and purposes.

"A man's heart plans his way, but the LORD directs his steps." (Proverbs 16:9)