Proverbs 4:18 "But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day."
Have you ever gotten up early to watch a sunrise? It's something everyone should do at least once in their life, for sure. One ray of sunshine pokes over the dark horizon. Just one ray for starters. Then right in front of your eyes, the sun begins to peak out of the sky. With each passing second and minute, the sky becomes more bright and beautiful. The darkness fades, and what was once completely black soon becomes clear and remarkable.
In recent months, my husband and I have earnestly been asking God to show us His plan in several areas of our life. We've been cautious to not make a move without knowing fully that this was definitely God's plan. However, this last week, a friend pointed out this verse, Proverbs 4:18, to my husband. He noted that sometimes God doesn't give us a wide open door, revealing a crystal clear path. He counseled my husband saying that sometimes God opens up a cracked door, a window of light, just a glimmer. Sometimes He just expects us to look at the glimmer and move toward it in faith. As we move toward the open door, the light behind it becomes brighter and our vision becomes more clear.
I wonder, how many times do I miss opportunities because I'm just praying about something instead of looking for ways God may be opening small doors to bring about exactly what I've been praying for? How many times do I miss what God really wants me to do because I'm not looking for the cracked door?
I want to walk down that path of the just, like the verse talks about. As I seek God and His way, I want the light to shine brighter and brighter. I don't know about you, but I think it's time to go watch a sunrise again. It's time to look for that first ray of God's handiwork... I see it. I'm walking toward it. Are you?
---Beth Banfill
www.GodandMe2theMax.com
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