April 13, 2022

II Chronicles 20: 12 (NIV)

“O our God . . . We do not know what to do but our eyes are on you.”

While it is important that we keep our eyes on what God says in the Word, it is also important that we keep our eyes on what God does in His world.*

If you have ever sung in a choir or played in a band, you know how important it is to keep your eyes on the director. No matter how many hours you have practiced the song, it is still the director’s discretion to change things up a bit. He doesn’t ask us to play different notes; he only rearranges the timing of the piece. If you aren’t paying attention, yours may be the lone voice who holds that note too long. The only way to prevent such an awkward faux pas is to keep your eyes on the director.

In our walk of faith, God is our Director. That moment of uncertainty is his clear signal to pause until he indicates our next move - but a prolonged rest is not a sign that we should consult another piece of music! He communicates through various means – a sermon; wise words from a friend; a timely entry in a daily devotional; a still, small voice, but his directions will never lead us to play or sing a different song.

Practice daily; attend all the rehearsals; know the right notes. His directions are true to his word and if we keep our eyes on him, our timing will be impeccable!

If we know the God of the Word, through faith in Jesus Christ, then we can know the Word of God and understand what it is that God wants us to do.*