On the eve of Brandon’s departure for college, his parents took him out for a special dinner. It was at the prestigious restaurant of a seven-star hotel, the best in the city. It was a beautiful evening and would certainly be one of the most memorable before his college life. After dinner, Mr. Simons, sitting at the other end of the table with his wife, looked at his son and said: “Son, life is a journey. It can be beautiful, but it can also be terrible. Your mum and I have great plans for you; we want you to have a great life and are playing our part, but how your life ultimately turns out is not entirely up to us but you.” How true!
Similarly, God has a plan for every child of His; however, locating yourself in that plan and fulfilling His destiny for you is your responsibility. Paul told Archippus in Colossians 4:17 GNB, “Be sure to finish the task you were given in the Lord’s service.” In other words, it’s not the Lord’s responsibility, but yours, to fulfill His calling and destiny for your life.
The way to go is simple. First, you must have a good knowledge and understanding of God’s Word. His Word is His Wisdom and Light (Proverbs 1:20, 23; Psalm 119:130). The Word is full of divine counsel that would guide you to know and function in God’s perfect will for your life. Next, you must yield yourself to the Holy Spirit. He’s the One who would unveil the unknown to you, and help you discover yourself in God’s dream.
