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“
Thank you. This was indeed inspiring and reading your articles is truly life changing.
Thank you also for the timely word…the encouragement came at a needed time and I so appreciate you and your ministry…have missed not hearing you as I once did and realized it when I received your e-mail…thank you again and God Bless you…
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Very timely.Just what happened yesterday. Thank you for your willingness to share your wisdom.
Thank-you
When were closest to the promise – pressure comes.Through many hard assignments I sense break through. And began to feel like I’m missing the mark at the same time?
Yes Lance, this is VERY helpful ~ I love that statement because I’ve had so much disappointment in my life, and it seems unending! I feel like the psalmist in Ps. 13. So that statement is really encouraging, at a time when I need all the encouragement/shoring up I can get! God has had me in this alone place, separated, for some time, and His most recent word to me (last Sunday) was to “rest, and wait for further instruction”! Aghhhhh. Being an energetic and active person, it doesn’t seem as if I have much of an assignment, though I know of course that that’s v. important. What you say about the first-born is unfortunate, because i’m the eldest of four. 🙂 But all kidding aside, I do know what you’re saying of course re God’s choices and the last being first ~ it’s always good to be reminded of that when one is at a low point. Thank you so much Lance for taking the time to write this, and for all you do ~ you are IMMENSELY helpful!! Never think otherwise. Shalom. 🙂
I always appreciate what you write. Today it seems quite appropo–I’ll be 67 next week. This year I have had the reality of age “in my face.” I’ve always served the Lord and have been wondering what happened to all those prophetic words? Thanks so much I really needed this blog.
Once again it seems your post is speaking directly to me. Thanks for the confirmation. God is great.
I need a seasoned mentor and/or coach… someone to ask questions of and receive support, guidance, and wisdom from. Please tell me you will do it!? Or, at least that you have a recommendation? 😉 And before any decision is made, consult with God, pretty please….
Thank you, going through some disappointments and this is what I needed to read/hear…
thanks, keep them coming.