So Far... (Part 2)

Another aspect of the journey of a lifetime is always, "what has happened so far."  We seldom can see or know what is really going on in the middle of the journey, but we can always trust the Lord no matter what is going on.  I've been reading through the book of Ezra lately, and there is so much there in relation to a journey...it's amazing, the Lord's timing!

So far, we have heard the Lord speak to each of our hearts about this place that had been in our hearts for years.  He began to bring things to the surface for each of us in His way...through His word, through teachings, through worship songs, through other believers.

One of the first things I noticed in the book of Ezra, is that as the Lord leads, He always makes a way.  In chapter one, Ezra records the historical return of the remnant to Israel from the Babylonian captivity.  Those who had it on their heart to go, went.  Those who didn't, sent them.  

In the succeeding chapters, we learn that one king supports the work, local enemies try to halt the work, and they manage to convince another king to try to halt the work. Ultimately, we discover (again) that God's word is true: 

The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, Like the rivers of water; He turns it wherever He wishes. --Proverbs 21:1 

If God wants something to happen, it will, no matter how difficult or impossible it may seem!  We just need to walk in faith, trusting Him.  So far, He has not let us down...nor will He ever.