The tragic testimony of humanity is that we are doggedly determined to do things our own way, regardless of the consequences. Even when all of the evidence in our life cries out that the way we have chosen is not working, we tend to stubbornly cling to our methods anyway.
What is the result of doing things our way instead of God’s way? Futility and fear. God will not bless our disobedience, regardless of how hard we work and persevere. Yet, rather than surrendering to their Lord, people often merely hunker down and try even harder. Or, when their schemes end in ruin, they feverishly seek to develop a new plan, hoping to finally achieve the success that has thus far eluded them.
God will not allow us to enjoy unabated success while all the while thumbing our nose at His will. We cannot violate God’s laws with immunity. What we sow, we will reap. The reward for doing God’s will is joy, fulfillment, and satisfaction. The consequence for insisting on doing things our way is futility, fear, and dissatisfaction.
What are you currently experiencing?