Seeing would be easier

My 5 year old came to me tonight and said, "I want to see Jesus.  I want to touch him."  I asked her "why?"  She replied that it would be easier if she could just see Jesus, ask him questions, show him her newly pierced ears, and give him a hug goodnight. 

In her simplistic view, my daughter was able to put into words what we have all thought in those moments of uncertainty....we understand that God has a plan for us, one that is bigger than we can imagine, but it would be so much easier if we could just know what the plan is!  It is far easier to trust the plan if we could know it will all work out.  How many hours have been spent worrying about tomorrow?  How many times has doubt dribbled in leaving us weakened and confused about the plan?  When the unknown gets in the way of living to the fullest, worry takes over, fear takes hold, and anxiety over what might happen takes control. 

Jesus knew we would have these moments.  While teaching one day, he addressed those of us who are prone to worry.  “Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? So do not worry, saying, “What shall we eat?” or “What shall we drink?” or “What shall we wear?  But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”  Matthew 6:27, 31, 33

It is as though Jesus wants us to understand that we have today to seek him and all other things will fall away.  We may not understand the timing or method or how difficult the task may be, but we can rest without doubt with these reassuring words of Jesus, “Do not let your hearts be troubled.  Trust in God, trust also in me.” John 14:1

My daughters request was for an easier way but as Mother Teresa once said, "Following Jesus is simple, not easy".  Trust that the path He has put before you is right where you are to be.