In Numbers 13 Moses sent 12 spies into the land of Canaan. They came back with mixed reviews. The land was just as God had promised. Flowing with milk and honey, and huge grapes, etc. On the downside the cities were well fortified, and the people were giants.
Caleb was not phased by it. He said “Let us go up at once and occupy it, for we are well able to overcome it.” Sadly only Joshua was with him. The other eleven spies said, “We are not able to go up against the people, for they are stronger than we are.” The people of Israel then spent the next 40 years wandering around the wilderness.
How much time do we waste because we don’t believe we are able to do something. Are we wandering around a wilderness because we’re afraid of fighting a few giants? Are you in a job you hate because you’re not willing to give up the security of that steady paycheck and go do something amazing for God?
I’m going to graduate in December. I don’t have a job lined up. More than likely I won’t be using my major, at least not in the way I had envisioned it 4 years ago. I’m not afraid, though; I’m excited. I decided a long time ago to have faith that God would provide, and show me what to do when that time came. Now I’m starting to see that I will not have a problem finding a job, God is putting so many opportunities in my life that I’ll be having to pray and make sure I make the wisest choice.
If it is something that God has told us to do, then we are more than able to do it because He has our backs. Do not be afraid. Even though the goings may be tough, though there may be giants that stand in your way do not give up. Be bold and confident like Caleb.
True word my friend.
I second Marcus.
What is your major?
I’m a poli sci major.
Trusting God does not equal job security, I would say. It results in a security of a different kind. Provider God does take care of us and more than meets our needs, but in my limited experience, it's often not in a way we would have anticipated. Trusting God does not mean you'll have a job or if you do that you'll even like it, because I don't think it's really a health/wealth/prosperity thing. The beauty and blessing really comes in seeing Him and praising Him in all situations. All that to say, keep on trusting the Lord.
I totally agree, and apologize if I didn't come across that way. I was referring to not placing trust in a job, but rather in God. Trust that He will provide for your needs, not that you will via a job. I agree that it might mean not even having a job at all, but even if that is the case God has promised to take care of us in Matthew 6. I'm just saying don't let dependence on yourself and that job you think you need to survive keep you from doing all that God has for you.
This just spoke to my life. Greatly.
thanks.