November 22, 2008

Keeping Focus

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There may come a time in ministry when you feel you’re not growing, expanding, and stretching. In the natural (or worldly) order of life…

you are ‘supposed’ to grow
you are ‘supposed’ to get bigger and have more numbers
you are ‘supposed’ to adjust and add new things

…but because you are not, you somehow feel like you are stuck…

It’s at this point we may find ourselves asking the Lord why we are in this position?! And if we keep this mindset long enough, we can set ourselves up for dangerous things that place us outside God’s will.

Let’s look at two aspects of this issue:

1. You can miss the mark.

Proverbs 19:2 – Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.

You may have a desire to grow or ‘move forward’ in your estimation, but is this in God’s will/timing? You have to ask yourself if your desire to move is to show progression as the world (or your pride) believes you should.

2. Another purpose…

James 3:16 – For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.

Many times envy and selfish ambition are at the root of our desires to enlarge our borders. What God has given you is for you (Matthew 25:14-30). Each person might have similar talents, gifts, and callings, but they are often used differently by the Lord. Continue to remain content, humble, and joyous over the marvelous calling placed upon your life and the work He set out for you to do.

There may come times when lust/flesh/satan come to tempt you to stray from your position of faith, but you must continue to remain faithful to the path God has placed you on. You may never know how God has used your calling, gift, and ministry on this earth, but be satisfied in being faithful to Him to the end!

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