Faith in Bad Times
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I need to dispense a fresh supply of hope. To help do that, let me suggest 4 principles.
They might mean more to you later than now—in a point when God leads you to attend in the shadows. As I write these words, it happens to me that I have never met any one young and patient.
( To be truthful, I have not met many old and patient folks either. ) We are all in a rush. We detest to miss one panel of a revolving door.
Patience comes hard in a hurry-up society.
Yet, it’s an essential quality, cultivated only in extended times of waiting. 2nd , as God makes us wait, hiding us in His shade, He shows us we aren’t essential.
One major reason the Lord removes us and has us wait in His shade is to remind us we are not the star attraction. I am convinced Paul never once queried God for having His hand on Peter and Barnabas, instead of on him. All of the while waiting for his time—correction, God’s time. 3rd , while God hides us away, He finds new dimensions of Himself and new revelations per ministry. What we need today isn’t smarter folk or busier folk. 4th , when God ultimately selects to use us, it comes at a time least predicted, when we feel the least qualified. The ideal set-up for a strong, effective ministry starts with surprise. “Me? You sure you do not want that other person? She has got great qualifications and plain gifts.
You’ll need to talk to her.” that is the concept. It’s refreshing, in this very effective age, to discover a few who are still dazzled at the way God is using them.
