Running ahead of God

Toddlers are so cute, so full of spirit, amazingly courageous.  I saw a toddler refuse to take his father’s hand at the grocery store, sprinting away while in the parking lot.  I was afraid for the father and toddler both.

Sometimes I run ahead of my father too, my Heavenly Father. I get so excited that I run, heading straight for disaster.  I ignore all road signs telling me to yield.

King Saud did much of the same during his career. Saul to wait for Samuel for seven days (I Samuel 10:8) as God commanded through Samuel.  Saul turned into that toddler and did not wait for Samuel.

We see Sarai do the same when she gives her servant, Hagar, to Abram so that Abram can have children (Genesis 16:1-2).

But, God instructs us through Solomon to instead: Trust in the Lord with all of your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take. (Proverbs 3:5-6).

The toddler waiting for his father equates to safety and longer life, as does our listening and waiting on our Heavenly Father.