Wednesday 8 January 2020

Things can change so quickly

"And being assembled together with them, He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father, 'which,' He said, 'you have heard from Me, for John truly baptised with water, but you shall be baptised with the Holy Spirit not many days from now."
                                                                                                                  Acts 1:4-5.  NKJV

At times, God shows us, or tells us about something, He wants us to do. But many times, He tells us to wait for the right time. This can be a trying time, if you're like me. We think we know what He wants of us and therefore, we want Him to set us free to do it; but we have to wait. Who likes waiting? Some do but I definitely don't. Once briefed I want to get into it. I know that I'm not the only one here who feels like this. However, there is always a reason we have to wait and often, we never get to hear about it.

Joseph must have felt something like this, at times. Hated by his brothers; sold into slavery; falsely accused of attempted rape and imprisoned and even though, highly favoured, forgotten about by authorities. (Genesis 37 - 41) Trusting God, serving Him faithfully and waiting - waiting for the chance of release. But one night Joseph went to bed a prisoner and the next morning he was promoted to Prime Minister. What a difference a day can make. 
Have you been waiting for God to move and open a door? Your waiting, rather like Joseph, may be over. Today could be your day. 

The disciples had been told to wait for the Holy Spirit; so they waited and they waited and then, 'Suddenly, there came a sound from Heaven as of a rushing, mighty wind and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. Then there appeared to them, divided tongues, as of fire and one sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.'  Acts 2:1-4.

Everything changed - SUDDENLY! It's interesting to see that the first thing the Holy Spirit did was to take control of the tongue. It's time to speak God's Word instead of your own. You'll only do this by allowing Jesus into your heart with Holy Spirit Power.

Now that's a thought! Perhaps the reason you are having to wait so long for things to happen or change, is because God is waiting for you to get into position by allowing Him access to your heart and the words that you speak.

When you do this - POW! - Watch out there's a power source ready to hit the streets.

Copyright 2020 Grahame Howard

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