The Leap from the Lions Head

Do you ever have days when you wonder what in the world God is up to? Days there are sporatic events that appear to get thrown into the mix and leave you going "WHAT?". Yes I am a person who belives God is sovereign and in control and has a plan, but darn it sometimes I just cannot figure out what the heck He is up to!

But one thing I know He's defineately teaching me. Who would I rather tick off and disappoint? God? or _____________ (fill in blank here with current situation, person, etc).

God recently lead me to do something that involved immense trust and obedience on my part. and I don't get it, But I am starting to think that is beside the point.

Remember the scene in the 3rd Indiana Jones movie where he is at the edge of a cliff and the clue he has to follow is "Only in the leap from the lion's head will he prove his worth." That is exactly how I felt this week. Standing at the edge of a cliff, knowing God is leading me to step off the edge, almost being able to see his hand held out saying "will you trust me?" Knowing that stepping off that edge could mean some serious consequences, yes also knowing I can't go back.

You know that is the kicker with this following Jesus thing. I know what happens to my life when I run it. I KNOW what the fruit of Kate is, and it is not pretty. How many crossroads in my life has He lead me to and said to me "will you still follow me or will you leave?" And the thing is, he always gives you this choice, but really it's a non choice if you really, really, really are His. I always think about the diciples when I get choices like that, because he said that to them once and I will never forget Peter's response: "Lord, where would we go? you have the words that contain Life!" Can't say it better than the Bible! Yes, I have done life on my own, and it wasn't pretty. so yes, there is a choice, but really deep down I know there isn't. Cause I am going where He is, even if that leads me to crazy places that no one understands but Him and Me. And maybe not even me! So yes, I leaped from the Lion's head today..................and I have no idea what I am doing...................but I have peace. I guess that's God for you!