Have you boarded an elevator only to forget where you were going? For many, the Christian life is just like that. Some because they are unsure where to go, and others for the safety of the elevator ride. The latter enjoys the company of others in the elevator and while they have their ups and downs, they feel safe from what might be outside the doors. And how about the person who jumps in the elevator and gets off as soon as a door opens? Maybe they just pick a floor randomly because they like a certain number. No purpose or direction. Yes, when we get saved, we are “in the elevator.” Yet, God gives us commands to go and do. He has plans for us outside of the elevator. He wants to direct our steps; he wants to select the floor for our purpose. He has promised that He will not only go with us, but that he will provide and protect us. Yes, some floors are messier and have more challenges than others; however, it is not about our will, but His.
Hebrews 13:5 (NIV)
5 Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you."
Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)
11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)
10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Matthew 28:19-20 (NIV)
19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."
Matthew 7:7-8 (NIV)
7 "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.
8 For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.