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“
As I wait for promotion in a position that I have held in the education field, I see those who have not performed get elevated to what appears to be promotion. I often wondered why I was not the first choice when everything that God has given me to do here has prospered. Thank you for this word to stay faithful in my present situation and God elevate me in due time. I will do according to Col. 3:20
I like your choices for us. We may not always know what we need for the day but The Spirit of Truth is leading you to help us. Thank you for being obedient.
Very timely! I’ve been in a funk and this is just a great reminder! Thank you! Many blessings and keep doing what you are doing!
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An encouraging word
“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” Gal.6:9
Awesome and blessing sermon all ministers have to hear or read that,God bless you.
I so needed to have this today. Not for me, but someone else with the SAME MESSAGE! I love it, sending this to my friend who needs it. This is so timely, thank you for sending this to my email. Laney
Thx for including me in this post. Apologize for not being more positive. Have spent yrs hearing a message like this but after many yrs its easy to believe it doesn’t apply to me. Love God and will always defend my beliefs. This just hit a tender spot