Today, I want to delve into a crucial aspect of our spiritual journey – the idea of getting out of God’s way to allow His sovereign will to be accomplished. As we explore this topic, we’ll discover the wisdom and beauty of yielding ourselves to the Divine plan. Our guide on this journey will be the timeless truths found in the Scriptures.

Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)

“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.”

Often, we find ourselves caught up in the currents of life, trying to navigate its twists and turns according to our own understanding. It’s easy to forget that we’re part of a grander story, one authored by the Creator of the universe. Just as Proverbs reminds us, our first step is to trust in the Lord wholeheartedly. This means acknowledging that His wisdom surpasses our limited perspective.

Isaiah 55:8-9 (NIV)

“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.”

To get out of God’s way, we must embrace humility. In our pride, we might assume that our plans are superior, but God’s Word reminds us that His ways are higher. It’s essential to acknowledge that He sees the bigger picture – one that stretches across eternity. This acknowledgment isn’t an admission of defeat; rather, it’s an invitation to participate in something far more significant than ourselves.

Proverbs 16:9 (NIV)

“In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.”

Surrendering control doesn’t mean relinquishing responsibility or becoming passive. Instead, it’s an act of entrusting our plans, dreams, and aspirations into the hands of the One who knows us intimately. As Proverbs wisely states, we can plan our course, but it’s the Lord who establishes our steps. This requires an active partnership – we plan, but we invite God to guide and redirect as He sees fit.

Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)

“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.”

Our surrender is based on the foundational truth that God’s plans for us are good. His intentions are not to harm us but to lead us toward a hopeful and prosperous future. When we truly grasp this, we can release our grip on control and rest in His goodness. This doesn’t eliminate uncertainty, but it replaces fear with faith.

Psalm 46:10 (NIV)

“He says, ‘Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.’”

As we journey together, let’s remember that getting out of God’s way is not about stepping aside passively, but about stepping forward in trust. It’s an invitation to surrender our plans and embrace His greater purpose for our lives. May we find solace in the truth that His ways are higher, His plans are good, and His guidance is the ultimate source of our strength. As we yield to His will, we find ourselves in the midst of a divine adventure – a journey marked by faith, humility, and unwavering trust in the One who holds the universe in His hands.