You can read Part 1 here
Something feels hectic about life in a way that I have experienced in seasons, but not in my everyday. This year it’s been pretty regular. I’m not sure if it’s because I have 2, almost 3, teenagers and they are branching out. Or maybe it’s because we are involved in lots of things (though we always have been). It’s not even all opportunities for fun we don’t want to pass up — it’s fun and obligations and appointments.
In the past I took comfort in the busy-ness of life. Now I long for rest.
I imagine that is somewhat how the Israelites felt wandering in the desert and dwelling in sukkahs. They waited with anticipation each day, even while they were about the busy-ness of the day, for the Lord to move so that they could jump up and move with Him and remain in His protective cloud.
Some of what I feel inside is due to the fact that God has been moving me into a new lesson. For years now He has been disciplining my impulsive nature until I will hardly budge without a clear sign from Him. Now He has informed me that I know His voice — when He is presenting something, my hesitation is costing me. Literally and figuratively. The two times I have waited recently have cost me money. No longer is He reminding me to wait and be cautious and that He will tell me when. Maybe I’m settled into waiting and being cautious and don’t need those reminders anymore — what a strange thing to imagine after how long this lesson has lasted.
But isn’t that the whole point of Sukkot on some level? When you know you hear God’s voice, you need to respond with obedience now. Otherwise you might end up dwelling in a sukkah for 40 years waiting for another chance to respond correctly.
Lord, please help us to respond to Your voice as soon as we know it’s You. Please never cause us to dwell in sukkahs again — except every year in our remembrance!
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