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"Where you are right now is where God has postioned you to be."
What a powerful statement! How very comforting to know!
But then, why? Why did he have to position us? Here's 4 points:
1) To Test faithfulness - He wants us to put in our best in whatever situation we are at! we're all given different amounts of talents. Some may appear to be "better" than the others but only God would know who has achieved their MAXIMUM potential. That just really spoke to me. Sometimes I look around to others and compare myself with them - in a way, I'm "burying my talents" like that dude in the bible who was given 1 talent. I should not! I should use all that God has given to me! ALL! Press on! Achieve the max I can be on the journey!!
2) Develop talents - Sam 16-17 David was the little insignificant boy of Jesse of Bethlehem. The one who minded the sheep. yet Samuel 16:7 "Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart". The Lord CHOSE DAVID out of all the other brothers despite the fact he was the youngest. Yet, little did David know that he was POSIIONED to be tending the sheep for a greater purpose in the future! He was able to kill lions and bears whilst keeping his father's sheep. He learnt to rely on God to escape from the paw of the lion and bear. Hence he was able to confront the Philistine and killed him. So yeh I'm positioned to develop my talents! Who knows when they will come into play!
3) To Stretch & find our character - In trials, weakness emerges from the surface! 2 Cor 1:8-10 God will deliver us. In struggles, we find that our character gets moulded. Our suffering serves a purpose! Hallelujah. James 1:2-4 2Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
4) To Rest - that didn't really speak to me. haha... i don't think i'm called to rest yet. but sure, some people are called to recharge. Jesus took a rest! God rested whilst he was creating the Earth!
5) To bring others to jesus - Whoah! So important - that! Really challenges me to be in tune with the Spirit. Who knows when the opportunity arises? I really believe that I'm positioned to bring people to Christ. My friendship group is so carefully "designed" by God. Just so funny how the asian circle is connected. Sometimes we don't know why we're doing what we're doing. According to Roman 8:28: 28And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. So yeh, u never know! Opportunity could be just round the corner.
posted by Unknown @ 10:14 PM
6 Comments:
That was 5 points Tiff.. not 4 ;)
Yeah I can totally testify about the truth of this revelation!
Sometimes it can seem really strange that the worst thing possible could happen.. just when you asked God NOT to let it happen.. but then 3 years later you look back and get so blown away by the amazing things that have come from that one thing that you thought was hell at the time...
There are 3 kinds of person in this world:
1) those who can count
2) those who can't count
Speaking from experience or something? I never had to go through a HELL-LIKE time but one day, I probably will. If I do, remind me of this blog entry, k?
Trust God in All Things
Heya tiff.... awesome stuff ^_^
haha i like that 3 kinds of ppl too - i still think there's three points... hmm did i tell u that joke??
anyway I believe there are 10 types of people in this world:
Those who understand binary,
Those who don't.
It's during the tough times you grow most. Remember to stay true, and hang tight to God.
Sam ^_^
tiffany! thanx for always commenting on my blog while i never seem to comment on urs..... but yeh very thoughtful post! In anticipation of seeing tiff's FULL POTENTIAL! ^0^
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