Last week, I asked a question: “Where are you?” (Genesis 3:9). It wasn’t a question of physical location, but of spiritual alignment. Are you where God has called you to be—not just geographically, but emotionally, spiritually, mentally?

This week, let’s go one step deeper. Let’s not just ask, “Where are you?”—let’s reflect on why it matters. Here’s the truth:

God’s blessing doesn’t come to where you are. God’s blessing comes to where you are supposed to be.

That might sound a little unsettling at first. After all, wouldn’t a loving God meet us right where we are?

The answer is a resounding YES! He absolutely does meet us with mercy, grace, and compassion right where we are. However, when it comes to purpose, provision, and blessing, the Word of God shows us a consistent pattern: His best is released in the place of obedience.

Psalm 37:23 tells us, “The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.” (Sorry, I reverted to the KJV for a sec there, it’s a familiarity thing for me!)  Here’s the NLT: “The LORD directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives.”

Let that sink in: your steps are ordered. That means every twist, every turn, every detour that didn’t make sense—God has a plan for it. But there’s a catch. If steps are ordered, then there’s a direction we’re expected to walk in. And if we veer off that path—due to fear, disobedience, or comfort—we may find ourselves out of sync with the very blessings we’ve been praying for.

How about Jonah? God gave him clear instructions: Go to Nineveh. Instead, Jonah ran the other way, boarding a ship to Tarshish. Jonah didn’t lose his calling—he lost his footing. With his disobedience came consequences: a violent storm, a frightened crew, and a three-day stay in the belly of a great fish.

Why? Because God’s provision was never in Tarshish. The miracle Jonah was called to be part of was waiting in Nineveh.

Too often, we make decisions based on what feels good or what looks safe. But comfort is not confirmation. Just because it’s easy doesn’t mean it’s God. Just because it’s hard doesn’t mean it’s not God.

Being in the right place doesn’t always feel pleasant—but it’s always worth it. The question is: Are you where God told you to go, or are you where it’s comfortable? God’s purpose isn’t passive. It’s positioned. It calls us to move, to shift, to step out—even when it’s scary or inconvenient. Sometimes, the place we want to be is not the place we’re supposed to be. Do not make the mistake of allowing your comfort to compete with your calling.

In 1 Kings 17, we meet the prophet Elijah in a time of severe drought. God speaks to him and says:

“Leave here, turn eastward and hide in the Kerith Ravine, east of the Jordan. You will drink from the brook, and I have directed the ravens to supply you with food there.” (1 Kings 17:3–4, NIV)

God doesn’t just say, “I’ll take care of you.” He gives Elijah a very specific instruction—go there. Why? Because that’s where the blessing is. That’s where the provision has been appointed. If Elijah had stayed put or gone his own way, he would have missed the miracle. The provision was real. The blessing was ready. But it was tied to the location that Elijah would arrive at through obedience.

Sometimes, we wait for God to bless us in the wrong place. We want breakthrough without obedience. We want favor without surrender. God’s blessing isn’t random—it’s relational. It’s unlocked when we walk with Him in trust and obedience.

Hebrews 11 is full of people who were blessed because they moved:

• Abraham left everything familiar to go to a land God would show him—and became the father of many nations.
• Moses walked away from Pharaoh’s palace and into a wilderness of uncertainty—only to become the leader of a great exodus.
• Ruth left Moab and followed Naomi into Bethlehem—where she stepped into divine legacy and became part of the lineage of Jesus.

They all had one thing in common: they didn’t stay where it was easy. They followed God into the unknown. And because of that, they stepped into destiny.

Let’s circle back to the original question: where are you?

Not just in the physical sense—but in your obedience, in your faith, in your surrender. Are you waiting for God to bless a place He never sent you? Are you asking Him to show up in a situation you weren’t called to?

If so, maybe it’s time to shift. Not out of shame or guilt—but out of love and invitation. God’s not trying to punish you, He’s trying to position you.

The goal is not to be just anywhere. The goal is to be in the center of His will. Perfectly positioned, surrendered, expectant. God is faithful to provide for His purpose. His purpose is always found in the place He calls you to be.

Here are a few reflection questions to take to prayer:

1. Am I currently in a place of obedience, or just a place of comfort?
2. What instructions has God given me that I’ve delayed or ignored?
3. Where have I been asking God to bless my plan instead of following His?
4. What step do I need to take today to move toward obedience?

You don’t have to have all the answers. Let’s just purpose to take the next right step.

Remember: the blessing of the Lord is not where you are, it’s where you’re supposed to be – and finding yourself in that sweet spot, ready to receive it? That’s a treasure!