THE BACKSTAGE AND THE LIMELIGHT II
Memorise:
By faith Moses, when he was born, was hid three months of his parents, because they saw he was a proper child; and they were not afraid of the king's commandment. .. Hebrews 11:23
Read:
Matthew 2:13-21
Message
Yesterday, I said that Andrew was promoted to being sharing a few questions God asked me when I was carries the biggest burden?" I answered, "The is unseen?" I responded, "The foundation". He escapes the fire?" I answered, "The foundation". Finally, first?" I answered, "The roof". The roof is the part of a that is usually blown off first in a storm while the in the background instead of the spotlight. Today, I will continue my discussion on Matthew 10:2 by studying the verse. He asked, "What part of a building foundation". He asked again, "What part of the building continued, "If the building is burnt down, what part of it He asked, "When there is a storm, what part is blown off building that people usually notice first, and it is the one foundation remains intact.
People who want to be seen every time are more likely to be blown off by storms. Believers who have an unhealthy desire to be seen and known as the people who make things happen need to pray to God for new hearts so they won't be the first to be blown off when storms come.
God often hides people to preserve them. Before John the Baptist began his ministry, he was in the wilderness until the day of his showing unto Israel (Luke 1:80). God hid him until the right time. If John had insisted that he wanted to fulfil all the prophetic words the angel gave his father before the day of his showing, he might have been blown off. Even when Jesus came to the earth as a man, God didn't announce Him to the whole world immediately. As we read in today's Bible reading, God instructed Joseph to hide Jesus in Egypt until it was safe to return to Israel. Moses' mother also hid him for three months until she could no longer hide him from Pharaoh. She put him in a basket and put the basket on the River Nile, and God arranged for the very system that should have killed him to preserve him (Exodus 2:1-10). When people insist on being in the spotlight when God hasn't permitted them, they expose themselves to the 'Herods' and 'Pharaohs' who are after their destinies.
Beloved, don't get frustrated if it seems you are not operating in the realm of influence that God has promised you. He is faithful to His words and is only preserving you until the right time. Be patient, and put your total trust in Him.
Bible In One Year:
John 20-21
Hymn:
Rock Of Ages, Cleft For Me
Key Point:
Let Cod be the One to announce you at the right time.
Rock of Ages, cleft for me