With the time change and with my habit of getting up early,
I found myself wide awake and full of energy quite early yesterday morning. My
husband was sleeping in, so I decided to get in the car and go for a sunrise
drive. I didn’t go far but I meandered around the nearby country roads to see
what I could see. The deer were out here and there. The fog that settled across
meadows and ponds was lifting and the sun began to creep over the horizon. As
the sun got higher the leaves became more brilliant in their fall colors. It
was a gorgeous morning. I drove past a couple of places I’ve always thought
would be beautiful for a home site.
As I looked at one of my favorite places to build a home, I noticed
that the view went on forever. Since it was on a small hill the trees acres
away framed the blue sky perfectly. One of those places where someone always
says “I could sit on the porch and just take in the view forever”.
But I also thought that unless you own the view as well,
with all those beautiful trees, you can’t be sure that it will stay the same.
Whoever owns the adjoining pastures and woodlands is in charge of that so it’s
subject to change.
Change comes. You put down roots, you work heartily as unto
the Lord, you live life well and you enjoy the view. Things are good and you
are satisfied. In fact you are quite content. Why would anyone ever change
their venue, go somewhere else or sell out?
God speaks to my heart: My precious child. Unless you own
all you can see, what you are doing, where you are going, you can’t be assured
that it will remain the same. I own it all – the earth is mine and everything
in it – including you. I spoke and the beauty of the world came into existence.
I spoke and you came into existence. I knew you before you were formed in your
mother’s womb. I knew the views you would enjoy, the places you would feel
comfortable and the joys you would feel while looking at My creation. You cannot
own it all, and you cannot make it stay the same forever, no matter how much
you enjoy it. So you will have to trust Me to make each step of the life of
your faith beautiful in its own way. Don’t be so attached to people, places,
views and things. For I am going to take you beyond your comfort zone, out of
your favorite view and into My realm of service. You will have to learn to
enjoy the now, and be prepared for the new. But I promise, each and every step
will be wonderful as you learn to trust Me more and more. You once lived in the
valley and now I am taking you to greater heights. Don’t fear the road upward,
for new heights are just what you need to thrive in the Holy Spirit. Don’t wish
for the old view in the valley, don’t desire to go back. I am not a God who
was, I AM that I AM. Each day with me holds a new view of beauty and life and
purpose. Together, as you hold onto Me and let Me choose the path, you will
grow in the grace and knowledge of Me. The splendor of letting Me choose your
new view is something you could never experience in your own flesh. Even if you must go through hard places to get
to the summit, I am with you and I will teach you and show you and take you
beyond yourself.
Oh beloved, hang on! You thought change was coming, in fact
you’ve experienced quite a few changes. Everything in your life is transient as
you turn your focus from the view to the View Maker. He loves you and He’s for
you and that’s worth letting Him choose the changes as you follow Him with all
of your heart.
Psalm 100:3 Know that the LORD Himself is God; It is He who
has made us, and not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His
pasture
Psalm 24:1 The earth is the LORD'S, and all it contains, The
world, and those who dwell in it.
Hebrews 11:8 By faith Abraham, when he was called, obeyed by
going out to a place which he was to receive for an inheritance; and he went
out, not knowing where he was going.
Psalm 31:15 …my times are in Your hands…
Luke 9:23 And He was saying to them all, “If anyone wishes
to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross daily and follow
Me.”
