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When he leads

Linda's Lines
Linda Wegner

I admit that in my younger days I secretly wished for a few spectacular displays of God’s leading in my life. You know, something like Balaam being challenged by a donkey (honestly though, there were a couple of times when I could have been associated with that story) but more specifically I confess to wishing that I might be one of those yanked from obscurity into a role of Christian leadership. Hmm, I might start with having publishers beg for the opportunity to be associated with my best sellers. Next, being in demand as a conference speaker wouldn’t be bad either…but enough of that. The truth is, I’ve walked in relative obscurity through my seven decades of life and more importantly, I’ve learned to thank God that I’ve been spared the thorns that go with those kinds of roses.

I’ve also learned that God speaks vital messages in quiet tones. Here’s my most recent example: every Monday I have family over for supper and this past week that included a mutual friend. Early next morning I’d completed my daily walk and was ready to dive into the day’s work when I had a strong urge to call this same friend and ask her if I could come over for tea, right away. I did and she sounded as confused as I felt – but she agreed. Although I’d just trekked around the high school track for an hour I felt as strongly compelled to drive the two blocks to her home. Couldn’t have felt stranger but I finally did as I “was told”. Upon arrival we both realized she was experiencing a medical episode and needed to go to the hospital immediately.

I can’t stop asking myself this question: What if I hadn’t listened?

“In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your path”