The Future is in Your Hands

The Future Is in Your Hands

If you could write the script of your life, what would the future look like?

Sometimes we become so consumed with what we have lost that we fail to see what God is about to place in our hands.

Scripture

“And by the way, your lost donkeys—the ones you’ve been hunting for the last three days—have been found, so don’t worry about them. At this moment, Israel’s future is in your hands.”(1 Samuel 9:20 NLT)

Explanation
Israel was entering a new era—one they had never experienced before. The season of judges was coming to an end, and the nation was about to have a king.

But while God was thinking nation-building, Saul was thinking about lost donkeys.

God was thinking future; Saul was thinking past.
God was thinking forest; Saul was focused on trees.

Saul was worried about what was missing, while God was preparing him for what was coming.

Isn’t that sometimes our story too? We can become so preoccupied with yesterday’s disappointments, today’s problems, or what we have lost that we fail to recognise the future God is putting before us.

Application
God may have more in store for you than what currently occupies your thoughts.

But stepping into that future requires alignment—with God’s thoughts, God’s purpose and God’s direction.

You have to come up higher. Stop allowing temporary problems to define your permanent perspective.

The donkeys had been found. Saul could stop worrying about what was lost and start preparing for what was ahead.

What are you still worrying about that God is asking you to leave behind?

Reflection
God sees beyond what I see.

While I may be focused on what I have lost, God may be preparing me for what I am about to receive.

Am I aligned with God’s thoughts, actions and purpose for my life?

Prayer
Lord, help me to see beyond my present concerns and align myself with Your purpose. Give me the courage to let go of the past and embrace the future You have prepared for me. Amen.

Discussion Question
What is one thing that may be distracting you from seeing the bigger future God has for you?

Have a fruitful day.

(Dr.) Emmanuel Okoro
(aka Dr. Lift)

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