Resolutely determined

Jesus was resolutely determined to journey to Jerusalem... -Luke 9:51

Determined. This word caught my attention.

Jesus was dead set on His goal, resolutely determined to set forth to Jerusalem where He knew very well He will meet death. What a brave God we have. So willing to die, so willing to walk the path of death that has long been laid out for Him. Yes, He was determined, despite being denied entry to a town leading to His demise, that he persisted in search for another town to pass through going there to face His end.

I guess it is true... When one is set on fulfilling what God has intended for him, there really is no escape, no dead ends, no excuses... only unending alternative paths to be traveled to reach THE ultimate goal. And for Jesus, it was clear from the start. The goal was death - Death on the cross in exchange for our salvation, in exchange for our sins.

As for me, I sometimes catch my faith and determination dwindling as I journey towards that goal. When tough times come, I easily lose heart and waiver in my trust in Him. Yet, I know and believe that this is what the Lord has laid out for me, this is what He has intended me to do. It's time to step up and persist; time to act and find ways.

As this door in front of me is closing, I need to search for alternate paths to THE dream; I need to open new doors that may lead me to THE goal. I know there is no escaping this dream that the Lord has planted in my heart... I must remain determined that it will be fulfilled in God's time, with God's grace.

Eyes on the prize, Trina.

Lord, keep me resolutely determined to reach the goals and traverse the paths you have laid out for me. Allow me to persist in prayer and in faith that all these will come true in Your time. Amen.

Ciao!