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“
Your post are a blessing.
Today it was a word of conformation .
On a side note: I was so bless to sit and receive your teaching in St Louis.
Dr. Wallnau,
This information is most timely, and profoundly helpful right now. Many leaders have abused the office, purpose and priviledge of guiding people into God’s plan for kingdom, and have exalted themselves above rather than walk with their people. Servant leadership is so needed in the kingdom as we all servants and sometimes called to lead other servants of God. Your words in this writing is exactly what I will pass along today to help a young woman gifted in praise and worship ministry, who struggles with the very issue you addressed.
Thank you so much, and for all the work you do in the kingdom. It is a real blessing to so many!
Blessings,
Ugie T. kirkpatrick
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I am always enriched by your posts. You are always a blessing – a man on fire with the love and passion of the Lord’s messenger. You can post to me every day and I will love it!! Yes, I do pass these along to my email prayer circle. Be encouraged, Lance and keep on being…as one!!!!
I’m so encouraged !
I was trying very hard to not grow weary in well-doing at my company. This really gave me a boost to believe for better days ahead and to continue to be excellent.
Vety encouraging & helpful. Just what I needed. Thanks & blessings!
This is exactly what God has been telling me of late: be faithful with the little I have assigned to you to do. Who would’ve thought that Joseph was being groomed for the highest office on earth when he was serving the jail-master faithfully. May we be endowed with the grace to recognize the eternal purpose in the seemingly mundane ploddings of our daily assignment.
This is so true. When God moves , LET HIM!!
Lance: Thank you! The words expressed were Relevant, Refreshing, and Rhema. Selah! “Keep the “fresh bread coming our way.” Blessings. VW