I love the way the Message Bible words this passage of scripture. Not my way but the Word's way is the right way. Staying on the right trail one step at a time, one foot in front of the other with the determination to make it to your predetermined destination. All who call upon the name of Jesus should have this type of a mindset. What happens to many saved souls is they come to a fork in the path forcing them to make a decision which way to go and they neglect to use the Word as their guideline so they choose the wrong path because it appears to be smoother, easier or more appealing to their circumstances. Gods path is narrow and He never said it was going to be smooth but it is His path. Matthew 7:14(nlt) But the gateway to life is very narrow and the road is difficult, and only a few ever find it.
Circumstances arise in our lives in the form of trials and testings. How we handle a circumstance determines how soon we reach our destination. It takes us kneeling before the throne of grace and opening our hearts to Gods plan and method of handling every fork we come upon in our life's road. Not every situation is going to have a quick answer but Gods word will point you in the right direction every time if we listen to it. Psalm 119:105(nlt) Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path. Yet so many Christians fail to consult the Word of God to even start looking for the right path much less to use it as a day to day guide for every situation that arises. Mans nature is to be independent. We do not like people telling us what, when and where, yet we have to do it every day.
The job that I had for many years in Southern California hired both trainees and experienced people. Both had their own problems. Experienced people wanted to do things the way they had done everything with their previous employer and most of the time that did not set well with the boss. The trainee had to be started from scratch and no matter what their background was, they still had to desire to learn not only the technical things but the way things were done with this particular employer. You see the boss signed the paychecks, he made the rules and if you did not like them don't let the door hit you on the way out. Yes he gave a lot of chances and he did put up with a lot, especially with the experienced people, because he needed a good workforce. God is looking for a good workforce too. He does have a huge turn over in workers because they get to where they think they know how to do it better than God. Gods workforce is made up of entirely volunteers. Even if you are on a church payroll you are still a volunteer.
All of us have to submit to the call of God and to His direction. It definitely is not something you do just for a paycheck. If so, how much of a salary should Jesus be paid for going on that cross. This is why Jesus said in Matthew 22:14(nlt) "For many are called, but few are chosen." Too many saints want the call but they don't want to pay the price for that call. Mark 10:21(kjv) Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me. Hey! I thought I was the benefactor of following Gods path? 2Chronicals 16:9 (nlt) The eyes of the LORD search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to Him. What a fool you have been! From now on you will be at war."This is why your life is at war. You want to follow Gods path with all your heart. But wanting to and doing it are two different things. Submitting yourself to Gods will is not a simple thing to do. It is going to cost you your life. But the price is worth it. Matthew 10:38 If you refuse to take up your cross and follow Me, you are not worthy of being Mine. 39 If you cling to your life, you will lose it; but if you give up your life for Me, you will find it. Find your life in Christ starting now.
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