I was reflecting on these scriptures this morning and the idea that we need to be patient with ourselves as we walk out this faith journey.
We live in a society that values and cherishes immediate gratification and instant results. Certain situations exist where we need an immediate need met and God is able to meet our needs immediately.
Usually, when it comes to growth and maturation, this is developed over time.
Like a plant when the bulbs are planted, there may be a period where it appears that nothing is happening.
During these times, there is the tendency to think that the seed has died and there will be no harvest- not so!
With patience, there ultimately is that glimmer of hope which is created when we see the tip of the blade. Then later, we see more and more plant growth and with hearty roots.
So is it with our personal spiritual development and growth as a leader.
We all need a little grace and patience as we press towards our breakthrough moment.
We never know the level of effort that is required to complete this process.
Many times we have confessed that “this is the time, we will stay true to our confession and be obedient in season and out of season” – only to still realize that without God we can do nothing.
Many of us, are comfortable with endurance, steadfastness and patience having “partial” access to the rooms in our heart, our minds and in our souls.
To permit them to do a thorough work, we must sacrifice our comfort for vulnerability and for growth.
When we “let endurance and steadfastness and patience have full play and do a thorough work” in us, we will see God’s handiwork.
Yes, all things are possible for him who believes”.
“We believe… so therefore all things are possible for us, because of Christ Jesus”.
Be encouraged!
Be Blessed!
Be a Blessing!
“Consider it wholly joyful, my brethren, whenever you are enveloped in or encounter trials of any sort or fall into various temptations.
Be assured and understand that the trial and proving of your faith bring out endurance and steadfastness and patience.
But let endurance and steadfastness and patience have full play and do a thorough work, so that you may be [people] perfectly and fully developed [with no defects], lacking in nothing.”
James 1:2-4 AMPC
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