God Making Our Way His Own Way

 The following observation is from Jim Elliot, a missionary who was martyred in Ecuador, as quoted in his biography (Shadow of the Almighty), which was written by his wife, Elisabeth Elliot:

"Impressed with Ephesians 5, 'understanding what the will of the Lord is,' and Romans 12, 'proving what is the will of God.'

"Every moment I may be conscious and rejoice in the knowledge of God's will.  Obedience to every command puts me on the track and keeps me there.  Decisions of course must be made, but as in railroad, so in life--a block signal, a crisis, is lighted only where there is special need.  I may not always be in sight of a 'go' light, but sticking to the tracks will take me where the next one is.

"Understanding the will of the Lord is believing Him, that He will--in all situations where I have obeyed--make that way His own way, effectual for eternity."