To decide is to commit to a certain path while cutting another one off. This makes every decision costly because we must give something up in order to move forward. But while we can count the cost of a decision beforehand, there’s no way to fully know what will be required of us on the road ahead. And this makes the decision itself an act of faith – stepping into the unknown and trusting God with the outcome.
To be sure, some decisions are weighty and require much deliberation. And it’s foolish to rush into a decision because we cannot tolerate the anxiety of being uncertain for a time. We don’t have to immediately know the answer to every situation. And there’s much wisdom in taking our time to figure things out.
At the same time, when we find ourselves stuck in indecision, this might also expose our current level of faith. To live by faith is to trust God is guiding our steps even when we don’t see the path clearly. And like Abraham, this requires us to make a decision – to leave behind what’s familiar and to follow God into the land he will show us.
On some level, this killing off of one path takes place in every decision. And it can be scary to now face the unknown ahead after we’ve eliminated our other options. But this is the path of faith. And we bring peace and order to our kingdom when we exercise our faith as such – no longer stuck on the chaos of indecision that eventually brings frustration and pain to everyone around.
In the end, take your time in making important decisions. And count the cost, as you will be required to cut off other options to move forward. While scary, this is an act of faith. Continue to trust God with the outcomes.
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