but the Lord determines his steps (Proverbs 16:9).
It was only recently in reading through my diary that I realized how true it is in my life.
I had always thought that I had chosen to regularly attend ARPC because of my foolish arrogance in thinking that I wanted to attend a biblical church.
But look what my diary revealed to me:
Mid Nov 2003: Attended ARPC, not too impressed with it
9th Dec 2003: Read 'The Great Divorce' by CS Lewis. Discovered I'm reading the bible to appear more intellectual and knowledgeable about the bible than others. Prayed for biblical church so that I may know God more
23rd Dec 2003: Decided ARPC is the best place because it is biblical and because I'm tired of drifting without church (still wanted to be baptised by immersion at that point). Superciliously believe that my fresh ideas would be a great contribution to the church
Feb 2004: Joined JFN of ARPC
May 2004: Fell in love with my JFN-turned-DG/ Attended ARPC's membership class (still turning up my nose at baptism by sprinkling which I superciliously believe to be inferior to baptism by immersion *still believe this up to this point!*)
11 Jul 2004: Got baptised 7 days after birthday
Regularly attending church and DG since then
It's only in reading that I realized I've been led to this church by God's grace, not by my choice - who gave me ARPC as a choice even before I realize I need it.
Isn't it wonderful that the God we serve give us what is best for us even before we knew it's good for us?
Doesn't it give us a great sense of assurance that the God we serve works for the good of those He predestines?
