Red Light, Green Light

We had to get out this afternoon and take RC his work shirt and some lunch. Then we took some moola (aka: money) to the bank. On our way there I had a thought with the help of Popeye.

It went something like this:

We were stopped at a red light. However, there was no other traffic and so Popeye said, from the back seat, "You can go, Mama." I in turn explained to him that I could not go because despite the fact that there were no other cars in the way, the light was still red.

Then my wheels started turnin'.

You see, in my personal experience, there have been times when to others it looks as though I should be going. My circumstances are less then ideal and life is hard. To many it looks as though I should be doing something about it. Making things happen.

But the thing is, through seeking God, I feel He is holding up a red light. I could be doing something to change my circumstances but it would be in my own power and strength. It would be with my own limited knowledge and understanding. So while it appears to be the time to be 'doing something', it is, in fact, the time to be waiting. Waiting for God to give me the green light.

And the surprising thing about waiting is that God accomplishes infinitely more than I ever could. In me and in my circumstances. Waiting is trusting God to not only provide for now, but to work on my behalf for the future. Waiting is faith in action.

Just as going is faith in action. And therein lies the rub. We must seek God to know whether the light is red or green.

I want to live a Divinely Led life. One where my choices are made from a place of desiring and knowing Jesus deeply.

Being willing to wait when the light is red and having the faith to go when the light is green no matter what the circumstances.

Because my Jesus is trustworthy. And faithful. And my very great reward.

Oh, to know Him,
Bridget