Have you ever felt rushed to fulfill God’s calling, only to be stopped in your tracks? What if the key to fulfilling your purpose is learning to wait?
In our fast-paced world, it can be difficult to accept that sometimes the best thing we can do is wait.
A few years ago, the Lord placed a word in my spirit to start a prayer chain network. During that time, I tried every possible way to begin, but no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't see myself making it happen. So, I let the idea go. Then, last year, the Holy Spirit spoke to me again concerning something else, saying, "Start a blog" I was surprised because I had never once considered doing such a thing. If someone had told me I would do this, I would have said, "It can't be me."
When I received the word, I acted on it immediately. I know myself well enough to recognize that when I procrastinate on instructions, I often fail to follow through. So, as soon as I received the word, I began the blog. Since then, the Lord has continually given me instructions about what He wants me to share. Some days, it feels like He’s simply watching, waiting to see if I will post. But I’ve realized that as I write, it often feels as though the words aren’t coming from me.
For every instruction the Lord gives, He also provides the ability, the enablement, and the resources needed to fulfill it.
Romans 8:30 (NIV)
"And those He predestined, He also called; those He called, He also justified; those He justified, He also glorified."
Yes, He has predestined you for the task He has assigned you, but that doesn’t mean it’s the right time to start. In God’s plan, timing is crucial. When we rush ahead of His timing, it can lead to setbacks, and in those moments, we may even question whether we truly heard from God.
You should never feel pressured to act outside of God’s timing. In the journey we are on, we must wait. During these moments of waiting, the Lord sharpens us, justifies us, and strengthens us. We should not be in a hurry to start, because when we do, God may take His hand off our efforts and simply watch us.
During the waiting time, God works on our hearts, our character, and our entire being. He builds and equips us spiritually, ensuring that we are ready and prepared for His use. God doesn’t just raise anyone; He doesn’t pour out His gifts on us for us to rush forward like a tornado, only to stop halfway or fall short.
Many of us have abandoned our assignments halfway because we started before God’s timing. Most of us weren’t patient enough to be fully equipped for what lay ahead. Friend, our assignments are unique to each of us, and only God determines when we are truly ready. You cannot compare your timing with anyone else’s. In His perfect time, He will make it happen. And when that time comes, you will start with ease because you will be fully equipped for what He has set before you.
It’s time to return to our Creator, ask for His forgiveness and help, and seek grace to wait in the Potter's furnace until we are equipped and ready for His use.
Stay revived!
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