In God's timing - not yours

 "A man's gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men."  

                                                                             Proverbs 18:16. NKJV

So you have a gift - a talent and one in which you believe is from God? You believe that this gift will benefit other people but, at the moment the door is closed - God has not opened the door for you yet. Now this gift or talent, may be one that is a ministerial one, one in which would bless the church and start your ministry. Alternatively, this gift or talent, may be a great idea that you have to start a business, write a book, go to Uni or such like. Whatever it is, if nothing is happening God or someone else may be blocking you. If you have entrusted this to Jesus then, He will work on your behalf and you must allow Him to do this because, it is for your own benefit. If someone else is blocking you, God will move this obstacle when He is good and ready so, all in all, you are being represented properly.

The timing must be right and this is what God will be in charge of. Martyn Lloyd-Jones said, 

'The worst thing that can happen to a man (or woman) is to succeed before they're ready.' (brackets mine). Things are happening that you can't see, rather like a seed that has been planted. While it is under the soil it appears nothing is happening; then all of a sudden, there is growth. This may be happening for you. Things need putting in place for your plans to be successful. If you were to go NOW, it may be disastrous. So give God some space to work.

Tony Evans writes: 'God will meet you where you are in order to take you where, He wants you to go.' And this is so true. It is almost like 'God will make a way where there seems to be no way.' Just wait and at the right time, God will bring you to the attention of whom He wishes. This is very true if you are an author trying to get published. No matter how much the writer sends his manuscript to a publisher; they will more than likely send it back with a rejection letter. The writer needs someone like an agent to give him the success he dreams of. In a similar way, this is what you need. God is your agent and He knows the way ahead, the hazards and the trip wires. So if you are heading out on the business road, let God take the lead.

If on the other hand, you are awaiting your gifts to be recognised within your church setting, be willing to humble yourself and wait for God to move. He will. But the answer may be different to the one you expected. Remember, God is in control and He will lead you to do what He wishes for your life. Don't become disheartened; be joyful that God is working on a plan that will be tailor made just for you. So praise Him.

If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now:

'Lord Jesus, I have sinned and I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today.

In Jesus' Name. Amen'

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