“But, Mom, do I have to?”
Whining never did me any good. When Mom said, “Get up,” I knew to get up. When she said “Go,” I knew to go. With time, I learned she had good reason for those firm commands. I needed to get to school on time. I had a doctor’s appointment. Sunday school began in an hour.
Whatever the circumstance, she was helping me develop a disciplined life. Mom would probably have enjoyed more sleep herself. However, she knew the importance of my childhood obligations and personal growth. Therefore, I got up and went. Usually, I knew where I was going and why, but not always.
After Saul encountered Jesus on the Damascus Road, Jesus told him to get up and go. Because of Saul’s temporary blindness, he required help. Nevertheless, he went. Jesus told Saul where he was going, but Saul had to wait on why.
In the meantime, God told Ananias to go minister to Saul. Ananias knew Saul’s reputation all too well and, quite frankly, wanted nothing to do with the man. Who could blame him? Many believers who encountered Saul never lived to talk about it. Nevertheless, God commanded Ananias to go, so Ananias went.
God continues to call His people to get up and go. Sometimes we know where; sometimes we don’t. Sometimes we know why; sometimes we don’t. Whether we understand or not, our all-knowing God remains in control and acts in love to lead us in the right direction. We can trust God to show us His will in His way and in His time.
Will you claim the power of God’s Holy Spirit and faithfully follow? When God says, “Go,” will you go?
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Diana Derringer is author of Beyond Bethlehem and Calvary: 12 Dramas for Christmas, Easter, and More! She writes for several publications and enjoys traveling with her husband and serving as a friendship family to international university students. She offers life lessons from English expressions at dianaderringer.com.