God the script writer

Who is writing the script of your life? Is it you, or is it God? If we were honest we would have to say that often we are trying to write our own script, and when things don't go our way, we fall apart. But is this the way God wants things? I know we would all say God doesn't want us to be the script writer. He is Creator of all things; He gives life and breath to us all. Certainly He has the right and the perspective to write the script of our life. When we accept this life tends to go much smoother.

Consider the life of David. We saw that he was anointed as king way back in 1 Samuel 8. Yet for years he was chased around the countryside by Saul. His life was in continual danger. Several times he had the opportunity to do away with his enemy but refused to harm the Lord's anointed in any way. (He even put to death the person who claimed to finally end Saul's life.) Can you imagine how hard that must have been to know that you are going to be king, but having to wait for so long?

Finally, Saul dies and one would expect that David would be anointed king over all of God's people. But what happens? Abner anoints Ishbosheth as king over Israel. David is only anointed over the small territory of Judah. This lasts for over 7 years. Can you imagine again how this might have affected David? He waited all those years to be king, and then when Saul dies God throws another twist in the script.

The amazing thing that we observe is that this seemed to be all right with David. Though many other men would have tried to rewrite their script, David continued to be submissive to the Lord. He continued to inquire of the Lord and follow the Lord's leading.

This seems to be key to a life that is marked by peace. Allowing God to be the script writer of our lives takes a lot of pressure over ourselves. Allowing God to guide and direct events and seeking only to be God's servant in every life situation seems to be the way God designed it for our good.

Brothers and sisters, how do you view the script of your life? Are you trying daily to make things happen according to your plan, or have you relinquished your life to the Lord. Do you tell Him in good times and bad that you are OK with HIm writing the script of your life? Are you seeking His will and guidance in all that occurs in your life, desiring only be a faithful servant?

I guarantee, though life will not be smooth, it will be much more peaceful when we allow God to write the script and when we seek only to be found obedient and faithful. May God grant us this freeing perspective today and for the days ahead.