I know that I have been in situations where there seems to be only one or two options for resolution as I look at them. But, is that really the only solutions?
“19And her husband Joseph, be a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly.” – Matthew 1:19 (ESV)
And he had every right with his choice. You see in the law of the time, Joseph could have had Mary stoned, or do as he was which was to offer her divorce. But, God provided another option, and this was a big one.
“20But as he considered these things, behold, and angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, ‘Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. 21She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.’” – Matthew 1:20-21 (ESV)
We have choices and those choices may seem right in the moment and in the law. And we are right to choose either of them and proceed. But, what if there were another option? I believe that we are to be diligent in looking for the solution that glorifies God.
At the office we were discussing some tense subjects and were all looking at things from a worldly perspective. I introduced the idea to the group that we should take action in all situations from a position of love and care and that would place us in a more “right” position.
Now, I believe that there is more to it than that. I believe that we should come from the position of love and care, but also after prayer and consideration for the will of God. Our choices from love and care are a great place to start, as they were for Joseph. But when we consult with God, we get the “right” approach.
When you are looking at situations, where are you getting your choices for action? Are you working to take the “best” action as you know them? What if we waited for God to provide the “right” choice?
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