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When Your Moment Comes

For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.
Matthew 23:12

When the moment comes for you to stride confidently into the spotlight and fulfill your God-given role, try to remember that there’s no room for self-importance and pretence. This moment calls for: (a) stripping away all the lesser roles you’ve acted out and settled for; (b) discovering who you are and what you’re really all about (c) depending totally on God to help you give the most authentic performance of your life. Remember Rosa Parks, the black woman who refused to surrender her seat and move to the back of the bus? There was more at stake than just a ride home from work. By simply being herself, Rosa Parks suddenly moved to centre stage. She wasn’t playing games. She was the real thing, and God shone a light on her soul that day that made history. That’s how it works: when His light shines on your efforts, little becomes much. Now, since God’s the only One who knows when your time will come, you must be prepared. ‘How do I do that’? you ask. Listen: ‘Be content with who you are, and don’t put on airs. God’s hand is on you; He’ll promote you at the right time’ (1 Peter 5:6 TM). Allow the Holy Spirit to be your agent and advance-man. Don’t get ahead of Him. Just be faithful, and then when the time’s right, He’ll shine His spotlight on the next stage, and assign you an even bigger role!

Prayer
Heavenly Father, grant me patience as you position me for the next position you want me to fill, according to your heavenly plan.  In Jesus’ Name, Amen