Self-Directed Learning – Are You Preparing Your Field For the Rain?
Ξ May 13th, 2008 | → 1 Comments | ∇ Educate for Freedom |
“Two farmers asked God for rain, but only one of them went out to prepare his field. Which one of them was truly believing God?” – From the movie “Facing the Giants”
I’m talking about the most important aspect of your life: The plan God has for it.
Like it or not, you are here for a higher purpose than just working, eating and sleeping, and making the most of it while it lasts. The Bible states that each and every human being on the face of this earth has been foreordained by God for a given task.
For we are God’s (own) handiwork (His workmanship), recreated in Christ Jesus, (born anew) that we may do those good works which God predestined (planned beforehand) for us (taking paths which He prepared ahead of time), that we should walk in them (living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us to live)
(Ephesians 2:10, The Amplified Bible)
Each one of us has been lovingly designed and created with a unique combination of gifts and talents to fulfill a special assignment while we are here.
The wonderful thing is that this assignment is way beyond our wildest dreams. It is vastly bigger than us, immensely above our capacities and incredibly exciting to walk in.
And that is exactly why many choose not to walk in it. Although God has put dreams in our hearts, many of us just can’t believe they will ever come true.
Some people’s expectations for life are based on circumstances rather than on God’s promises. They don’t believe in the good life God has prepared for those who choose to believe in Him.
Faith is a choice. Either you choose to believe or you don’t.
Period.
Nevertheless, those who choose to walk in God’s plan will prepare their field for the rain.
They will be diligent to further their God-given gifts and talents to faithfully accomplish what God has predestined them for.