Daily Devotion

“A vision is not a dream we design for God, but an invitation from God to participate in His plan. We are not going to 'do things for Him,' but to enter into what He is already doing. The turning point is whether we are willing to let go of our own blueprint.”

Henry Blackby · Working with God

Scripture

John 5:17, 19 Jesus said to them, “My Father is doing things until this very moment, and so I am doing things.” Jesus said to them, “Very truly I tell you, the Son can do nothing by himself, but he can do what he sees the Father doing, and he will do the same things the Father does.”

Reflection

I often thought that service was about accomplishing certain goals for God, but the Lord reminded me that true service is entering into His already begun plan. When I was eager to draw up my own blueprint, I often overlooked that God was already at work. The core of the calling is not the quantity of action, but the depth of obedience. Learn to let go of your own designs and quietly see, listen, and follow God's footsteps.