TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:
"You, therefore, must be perfect [growing into complete maturity of godliness in mind and character, having reached the proper height of virtue and integrity], as your heavenly Father is perfect"
Matthew 5:48
TODAY'S WORD:
One thing I've learned over the year is that just because God puts a dream in our hearts doesn't mean it's going to come to pass without any opposition. See, God is going to grow us up. He's going to mature us. He's going to prepare us to handle the promotion He has in store. He will accomplish this in His time and not always our desired time.
I think about Joseph in the Bible. Starting out, he didn't have a whole lot of wisdom. He was young and immature, and God had to do a work in his life. Joseph probably shouldn't have told his brothers about his dream that they would one day serve him! As you can imagine, his brothers were not nearly as excited about that as he was. They took it as Joseph perhaps bragging or boasting to try to get a leg up on the stronger older brothers, perhaps even big talk as some type of retaliation for the pain they had often caused him. Long story short, Joseph had to go through some things to grow up and be ready for the promotion God had in store for him.
Selah people and friends, it's the same way with us today. You may have a dream in your heart that seems a million miles away, but just like Joseph, God can take you from the prison to the palace in one step. During the growing process, keep yourself focused on Him and allow Him to do His work in your life. If you feel like it is muddy and dragging put on your boots and push through. If you feel dried up and wilting under the pressure and heat of the battle add some water and be refreshed. Keep a humble attitude of faith before Him, and He will lead you and guide you into the destiny He has prepared for you!
OUR PRAYER FOR TODAY:
"Father God, thank You for working Your process in my life. I want to grow in You so that I can be prepared for the promotion that is in my future. Today, I humbly submit myself to You knowing that You have a good plan in store for me. In Jesus' name, amen."
In Christ service,
Patrick
Rev Patrick Muston, Senior Pastor
Selah Christian Church
Four Oaks, NC
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