Better Is Just Ahead
Ever consider that David was not God's first choice for King? Saul was the first one chosen. Regardless of what people say about Saul, he was sent by God to Samuel as an answer to the prayer of God's people. YOU also are an answer to somebody's prayer. David wasn't the first choice – but he was the BEST choice.
If you are serving under someone else, “whatsoever ye do, do it heartily as TO THE LORD, and not unto men.” (Col 3:22) work as if you were working for Jesus because the Lord see's your effort and “you shall receive the reward of your inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.”
David was a man after God's heart and that is why he ended up in the role that Saul was originally given. He was a man after- in pursuit of – God's heart. Your ROLE changes but your PURPOSE doesn't. If your passion is God's presence and you stay focused on fulfilling your present assignment, you will discover that what you are doing now is actually preparing you for what your NEXT ROLE is going to be.
Esther was not the Kings first choice – she ended up replacing Queen Vashti.
You may feel like you are running LAST but the last are often FIRST before the story is over. The “first born” in the family were the ones with the Birthright and the Inheritance. However….
Isaac was second to Ishmael.
Jacob was second to Esau.
Joseph was 11th out of 12 and anything but the first choice of his brothers.
Moses was not the people's choice for a deliverer – they drove him into a desert.
Jeremiah was not Israel's first choice for a Prophet, but he was Gods.
Peter and the rest of the disciples in Galilee were not the local Rabbi's first choice. All young men went to Hebrew school, but by 13 were either encouraged to continue with the Rabbi and be further trained or were told to “go learn the trade of your father.” When Jesus saw Peter, James, Andrew and John they were doing like the Rabbi said – working in their fathers fishing business.
NOW the CRAZIEST of all overlooks in history….Jesus of Nazareth was overlooked by the local Rabbi as a qualified recruit for the ministry.
Stay faithful to your present call, stay passionate about His presence and stay OPEN to the providential ways that God opens doors because YOU are an answer to someone's prayer and your gifts are a solution to someone's problem. Be an expert problem solver and you accelerate your positioning…it's just a mater of time. Remember, Disappointment Is God Saying “Better Is Just Ahead“
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I am so thankful that you are out there encouraging us to make the most of what God has given us. It is so easy to think that somehow I have missed God in the middle of difficulty, but messages like this one encourage me to keep on believing!
yes i fully agree ,that came up in my spirit 1day you are the answer to sombody’s prayer and as you obey you reap what you sow
IT’S OUR TIME!
This was so helpful to me. I don’t have to worry about my next assignment. God will position me as I am faithful to do what He has put in front of me. I will focus on His presence as being my highest priority as I continue to serve Him with joy and gladness. Thank you so much. You are a blessing to me.
Encouraging after just being fired from just getting a job with a high turnover rate. I was doing well with the purpose of the job. I kept this in mind and the fact that I was working for two men married to each other was another situation in an of itself. I prayed the 23rd psalm everyday. I had a shouting praise party the day before in my car on my way to work. I put on my armor the very day. I pray what you are saying is coming to pass for me.
Good word of encouragement and powerful statement about faithfulness.
Thank you so much for your encouragement, and wisdom. When are you coming back to Delaware. I go to Word of life Christian Center with Pastor Dave Carey. Hope we can see you again.
God bless you!
Noris
Good word from Lance!
Thank you for the encouraging and uplifting words!
Thank you Lance your encouragement always comes when it is most needed. This is the time for us to step up to the call of God in our lives and live out our purpose. Thank you for the what you are doing.