Always Look Again

there was a lamb on the mountain

One thing that never ceases to amaze me is how much detail God puts into planning. It always makes me think of that verse: Who am I that God is so mindful of me? He would literally come down to the lowest valleys to show you something that will make you better. What a privilege. What a Father.

I’ve been having conversations with my friends recently, and anytime we talk, it’s usually very fulfilling. On one of those days, I was talking about a dream I had when I was younger. In the dream, I was an adult. I entered my office, and the name tag read Dr. Oluwatamilore. I woke up feeling so excited because at the time, I knew it was confirmation that I was going to be a medical doctor.

Fast forward to my fourth year, I randomly remembered the dream and I panicked. Ask why? I’m studying Pharmacy. I was so scared that I had deviated from the plan God had for me. I was even sad. Then I remembered that I’m studying Doctor of Pharmacy, and the professional title is Dr. I laughed. I laughed so hard, because I know God must have laughed too.

It was so soothing to realize that even though I thought I was being wise in handling my affairs, God had already made certain things happen to put me exactly where I ought to be. He even made that particular doctor who spent 13 years training come to speak to us in school on career day (I ran away the moment I heard she spent 13 years to become a medical doctor).

Very recently, I got a revelation, and I thought God was trying to tell me to do something. I was eager. I was willing, even though it was hard. But I thank God for His providence and the Holy Spirit. After two months, I can now clearly understand why I received that revelation. God wasn’t asking me to act. He was trying to show me an aspect of myself that was flawed. And I’m grateful that there are people who are close to God.

It reminded me of the story of Abraham, when God told him to sacrifice Isaac. God wanted to check the posture of Abraham’s heart and his obedience. He never intended for Isaac to be sacrificed at all.

My point? Always look again. With God, don’t assume the first interpretation is the final one. Be patient. Don’t rush into something simply because you believe it’s from God. Sometimes, you don’t have the full picture yet.

I’m not saying you should now disobey because Tamilore said you should be patient but I hope you get the gist. God never wants us to rush ahead of Him, and I pray that even when we feel tempted to do so, we find a lamb on the mountain.

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I didn’t start with any apology and I know I don’t have manners when it comes to you. I hope 2025 was nice to you and if it wasn’t, I pray you always remember that there is no disadvantage to you in Christ.

Happy new year! Thank you for staying.❤️