It seemed like it came out of the blue. Certainly, it was unexpected to the pastor and his wife. But it didn’t catch the Lord by surprise. Let me tell you about it.

“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable and perfect, will of God” (Romans 12:1-2).

Pastor Micah and his wife were very happy in their present ministry. The church family was growing, and there was a sweet fellowship within the body of believers. In fact, great things were taking place as the Lord was truly working and blessing.

But suddenly, within a very short period of time, three letters from different pulpit committees and one search committee letter from a Bible college had come to them asking them to prayerfully consider coming and serving with them. They had not placed his resume in circulation nor had they asked other pastors to submit their names to churches seeking a pastor. These letters were totally unsolicited.

They loved where they were serving. However, they wanted to do the Lord’s will. How would they ever choose? How would they know what the Lord wanted them to do? More about this tomorrow. Perhaps you today are facing a major decision. While it might not be exactly like the one Pastor Micah and his wife faced, it is still a major decision. The good news is that we can know His will and plan for us.

What wonderful security: I love that tremendous security of knowing that He is in charge and we just have to be available and open to His will. Isn’t Romans 12:1-2 challenging as well as a blessing?