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Thursday, February 10, 2005 In the last article, we learned about the enemies of waiting and to persevere in our waiting. In this article, we will be focusing on the “tools” that God has given to enable us to finish the waiting period, and the character that God wants us to be molded into at the end of the period, and the reason why God even put us in the waiting period.
“Tools” that God has given us Prayer King David was anointed by the Prophet Samuel to become King while he was only a boy. However, he had to go through many tough times and near-death experiences with Saul before he became King. Can u imagine the thoughts that run through his mind during the time he served under King Saul? He knew he was the rightful King yet he had to work under a King who had long lost his anointing. David would surely have felt the sting everytime someone proclaimed Saul as King. I would explain about this component much later in the article. But, what was the factor that kept him going? It was the God and his compelling love. I believed the Psalms were David’s prayers to God. Wait a minute! Aren’t prayers supposed to be spoken? Not at all. Prayers are genuine words from someone’s heart. In this case, it was sung. As he sang those prayers, David’s heart was renewed by God’s love and peace (that surpasses all understanding). Let us be believers who commit ourselves to praying regularly. Worship “What is the sweetest worship?” is the question I sometimes hear. The answer is simple: Sweetest worship is formed when you praise in the midst of unfulfilled promises and overwhelming odds. Let us learn to worship God, not only in songs but in our life. A life of worship is one in which we surrender our own rights and desires, so that we may inherit God’s plans for us. Lord, YOU are EVERYTHING and I hold back NOTHING! God’s wants to mould us to be... Humbled You and I may feel that God has a definite “yes” for us to join a certain ministry. But, God’s ways are higher than our ways and he may say “wait”. He did not give a straight “no” but he wants us to wait. Sometimes, we may feel that we are the best candidates for the job and thus, the Lord uses this waiting period to humble us. He is getting purging away our pride. Let us humble ourselves before God so that He may exalt us in due time. Reliant on Him We tend to take things into our own hands. Many of us live out our life based on our own feelings, emotions or understanding. God wants to use you for mighty things and he wants to rise you up on eagles’ wings but you need to be reliant on Him and not on ourselves and our abilities. God may want to use this waiting period to bring you to that realization that without Him, you can do nothing. He wants you to learn to surrender your life, hopes, and desires into his perfect plan. Remember, His perfect plan is to prosper us, not to harm us. Sanctified Motives Are you doing what you are doing for God and for His cause? Or is there a hidden motive behind it? Are you trying to gain something, maybe recognition? God is using this waiting period to sanctify your motives and make you like pure gold. The process is not easy; you will have to go through fire. But don’t worry, the Potter knows when to intensify, lower or stop the flame. Trust Him. And don’t hurry his work. Dead to self, Alive in Christ Paul said, “It’s no longer I who live but Christ that lives in me.” Indeed, when we become a Christian, Christ lives in us but our earthly nature is not gone yet. I feel the sting everytime someone speaks about a certain ministry that I can’t advance further in during this time. What is the sting? I believe it’s insecurity. I feel threatened and that is part of our earthly nature. When do you feel the sting? Is it related to your own personal waiting room experience (a figurative room that symbolizes your waiting situation)? I sense that God wants me to first die to myself, in this case, not to be insecure or threatened because all I ever want and need should be Him. Then, I can be allowed to go on in this ministry. “Seek ye first the kingdom of God and its righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you.” What is God’s plan? Some of you may feel that God has long given up on you and is no longer going to fulfill his promises towards you. That is a lie from the Devil. He doesn’t want you to take hold of all that God has in stored for you. Today, God is saying that what you are going through is refinement through fire. He wants to make you like GOLD! You are candidates for great things. Don’t lose sight of God’s plans and purposes for your life though they may seem distant and dim. For the Lord does not back out on his promises towards his children and he does not give up on those he have chosen. Like a shepherd, he will go all out just to find that one lost sheep. Let’s pray... I pray that the Spirit of God will come right now and touch those hearts that have gone and weary and dry. Those who are feeling empty or dry right now, Spirit of God, pour down like rain on their whole soul, In the name of Jesus. Refresh them, oh Lord. Give them fresh vision of your plans and purposes. I rebuke every lie of the devil. Lord, I pray that your truth shall be revealed to them so clearly that there will be no denying. Bring conviction, Oh Lord. I pray that those whose hearts have gone cold and flames that are diminishing, right now in the name of Jesus, Spirit of God, infuse them with Hope that only you can give. Light the flame, oh Lord. Come down like fire and burn deep into their souls. I rebuke every lie of the devil that they are inadequate for you to use them. Lord, I pray your joy into their hearts that no circumstances or people can ever take away. We Praise you and worship you. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen! I would like to end with a final word of encouragement. “Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; They will run and not grow and weary, They will walk and not be faint.” History Maker
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