When God calls you, you may not know what’s next. In fact, most times, it won’t make sense. But best believe this; He always has a plan, and it is always for our good.
When the Lord called me out of my full-time career, I wrestled. I couldn’t see the full picture, and the fears came quickly:
“What will people think? What if I mess things up? What if nothing works out?”
But in that season, Romans 8:28 became a lifeline:
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
Even when I didn’t understand, I had to hold on to the truth that God was weaving all things—my fears, my steps of obedience, even my mistakes—into His plan for good.
Following Him led me on paths I could never have mapped out on my own: mission trips that stretched my faith, volunteering with organizations where my heart was sharpened, gaining a fully paid scholarship to one of the best schools in the world, and now, running a business in an area I never even imagined.
None of it made sense at the beginning, but God knew the end from the start.
Along the way, Matthew 6:33 kept me grounded:
“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”
Whenever I was tempted to chase security, recognition, or even people’s approval, I had to remember that the only way forward was to keep God first. Provision, open doors, and opportunities were never the goal, they were simply the fruit of obedience.
And still, obedience hasn’t always been easy.
There were many times I struggled to say “yes” to God, often because of the fear of people’s opinions or the fear of failure. Sometimes, I was tempted to adjust His instructions to make them more palatable. You can probably relate.
But 1 Samuel 15 is a sobering reminder that partial obedience is still disobedience. Saul lost his kingship not because he did nothing, but because he did not do what God commanded in the way God commanded it.
This is why obedience is at the very heart of stewardship. We are not the ones who equip ourselves; it is God who equips us. Our part is to trust and obey. Proverbs 3:5–6 says it best:
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
When I look back now, I see how true Isaiah 60:1 is: “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.” Every single time I stepped out in obedience—no matter how small, scary, or uncertain—God caused His light to break forth in my life in ways I could not have orchestrated by myself.
So here’s my encouragement to you today:
Do what God has called you to do.
Don’t delay.
Don’t dilute it.
Don’t let fear, people’s opinions, or the need for approval rob you of obedience.
Because on the other side of your obedience is God’s goodness, His faithfulness, and the unfolding of a story that only He could write.
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