The lot fell upon Matthias, and he was counted with the eleven apostles. (Acts 1:26)
Imagine that you are traveling an unfamiliar road. Suddenly, the road forks in two different directions. You have three choices: go left, go right, or turn around and go back to where you came from. You don’t have much time to decide because you are running low on gasoline and you’re feeling pretty hungry. So what do you do?
In situations like this, making a decision with no clear outcome can be stressful, scary, exciting, and nerve-racking all at the same time. But such situations also present us with the perfect opportunity to trust God and not just rely on our own logic or understanding.
This is exactly what the apostles did in today’s first reading! They didn’t know who to pick as the next apostle. Matthias and Barsabbas were both equally qualified for the role. They both had their own set of strengths, and they both matched the requirements that Peter had set. Both were bold in preaching, and both were deeply committed to Jesus and the new church. So which one should they choose? The apostles didn’t have a long, drawn out process of discernment: They drew lots and left it up to God to decide for them.
God knows where he is leading us, and there are times when he’s the only One who knows how we’re going to get there. The last thing we want to do is over think a decision. We can get so caught up in methods of discerning God’s will and making sure that we are absolutely right that we forget to let go and let God take control. There will be times when we will simply not know what to do— but God will.
Are there any decisions you have to make today that will require you to “let go and let God”? If so, quiet your mind. Then, say a prayer of surrender, make your best decision, and ask God to direct your path. Believe that if you let go in this way, he will guide you. – WAU
“Jesus, I trust in you. I surrender my life to you and let go of control. Please show me the path to life. Let me know unending joy in your presence.”
Imagine that you are traveling an unfamiliar road. Suddenly, the road forks in two different directions. You have three choices: go left, go right, or turn around and go back to where you came from. You don’t have much time to decide because you are running low on gasoline and you’re feeling pretty hungry. So what do you do?
In situations like this, making a decision with no clear outcome can be stressful, scary, exciting, and nerve-racking all at the same time. But such situations also present us with the perfect opportunity to trust God and not just rely on our own logic or understanding.
This is exactly what the apostles did in today’s first reading! They didn’t know who to pick as the next apostle. Matthias and Barsabbas were both equally qualified for the role. They both had their own set of strengths, and they both matched the requirements that Peter had set. Both were bold in preaching, and both were deeply committed to Jesus and the new church. So which one should they choose? The apostles didn’t have a long, drawn out process of discernment: They drew lots and left it up to God to decide for them.
God knows where he is leading us, and there are times when he’s the only One who knows how we’re going to get there. The last thing we want to do is over think a decision. We can get so caught up in methods of discerning God’s will and making sure that we are absolutely right that we forget to let go and let God take control. There will be times when we will simply not know what to do— but God will.
Are there any decisions you have to make today that will require you to “let go and let God”? If so, quiet your mind. Then, say a prayer of surrender, make your best decision, and ask God to direct your path. Believe that if you let go in this way, he will guide you. – WAU
“Jesus, I trust in you. I surrender my life to you and let go of control. Please show me the path to life. Let me know unending joy in your presence.”
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