I have a pencil written note beside this underlined verse in my Bible. I wrote, "Where I am in/on my journey is not news to God. :-)" I just smiled at this little reminder to myself today as I read this text. I always find it encouraging when I read past tense in scripture especially when it is in regard to something current or future. There is peace that comes from understanding that God is not on a linear timeline like we are. For God, time is not an issue. He takes care of what needs care when He sees fit. So things that need care in the our future have already been dealt with are are being worked for our good before we even get there. I feel the need here to make the distinction, as Dad did in church not that long ago, that God is in control, but He is not controlling. That is where the peace comes from, knowing that God is in control and He is working on my behalf. He is not controlling my steps and making me take a particular path. He is ahead of me making the way passable, not perfect or easy, but doable through Christ Jesus. My journey is not news to God. He is preparing the way, not reacting to my steps after they happen. What work does He have for me to do next, I wonder?
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