   When we experience uncertainty, we can feel as if something is wrong with us spiritually. But that is precisely what Jesus promised us when we are born of the Spirit and start following him. 'The wind blows wherever it wants. Just as you can hear the wind but can't tell where it comes from or where it is going, so you can't explain how people are born of the Spirit' (John 3:8 NLT). 

   When it comes to being led by God's Spirit, the operative phrase is 'You can't explain how.' Even when you have given your best thinking to the problem, the Bible says, '"My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts," says the Lord. "And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine"' (Isaiah 55:8 NLT). So, when you follow God, anything can happen. You never know who you'll meet, where you'll go, or what you'll do. 

   The sooner you come to terms with this spiritual reality, the more you'll enjoy the journey. To do otherwise is to end up with a self-absorbed spirituality that leaves you feeling empty. Instead of following the Spirit, you're inviting the Spirit to follow you. Instead of serving God's purposes, you want him to serve your purposes. While this may seem like a subtle distinction, it makes an ocean of difference. Here are your choices: (1) Follow the path of certainty, which keeps you in control but robs you of the adventure God has in mind. (2) Accept the uncertainty of the 'how' and 'when' that comes from following God, and stand on this promise: 'Great is your faithfulness' (Lamentations 3:23 NKJV).





— SCRIPTURE —

    'My ways are far beyond anything you could imagine.' Isaiah 55:8 NLT
— SOULFOOD —

    Jam 3-5, Luke 23:13-25, Ps 7:10-17 , Pro 10:17-18
    

When we experience uncertainty, we can feel as if something is wrong with us spiritually. But that is precisely what Jesus promised us when we are born of the Spirit and start following him. 'The wind blows wherever it wants. Just as you can hear the wind but can't tell where it comes from or where it is going, so you can't explain how people are born of the Spirit' (John 3:8 NLT). When it comes to being led by God's Spirit, the operative phrase is 'You can't explain how.' Even when you have given your best thinking to the problem, the Bible says, '"My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts," says the Lord. "And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine"' (Isaiah 55:8 NLT). So, when you follow God, anything can happen. You never know who you'll meet, where you'll go, or what you'll do. The sooner you come to terms with this spiritual reality, the more you'll enjoy the journey. To do otherwise is to end up with a self-absorbed spirituality that leaves you feeling empty. Instead of following the Spirit, you're inviting the Spirit to follow you. Instead of serving God's purposes, you want him to serve your purposes. While this may seem like a subtle distinction, it makes an ocean of difference. Here are your choices: (1) Follow the path of certainty, which keeps you in control but robs you of the adventure God has in mind. (2) Accept the uncertainty of the 'how' and 'when' that comes from following God, and stand on this promise: 'Great is your faithfulness' (Lamentations 3:23 NKJV).
 
 — SCRIPTURE — 
 'My ways are far beyond anything you could imagine.' Isaiah 55:8 NLT 
 — SOULFOOD — 
 Jam 3-5, Luke 23:13-25, Ps 7:10-17 , Pro 10:17-18

The Word For Today is a daily devotional by authors Bob and Debby Gass. Every day, tens of thousands of people across New Zealand are encouraged and uplifted by its relevant insights.

The daily readings resonate with people as they often speak into their current circumstances. Often readers express wonder at how a particular day’s devotion appeared to be ‘written just for me’

The Word For Today is a daily devotional by authors Bob and Debby Gass. Every day, tens of thousands of people across New Zealand are encouraged and uplifted by its relevant insights.
The daily readings resonate with people as they often speak into their current circumstances. Often readers express wonder at how a particular day&rsquo;s devotion appeared to be &lsquo;written just for me&rsquo;