Life can seem pretty hectic at times and it's easy to feel like you're just going through the motions. But every now and then, you need to remind yourself that you're just being prepared to lay hold of your ultimate destiny, that's all. And it is through the storms of life, the pressure-filled circumstances, and the challenging assignments God gives us on a day-to-day basis, that we become ready to operate on the platform He has prepared for us.
Sadly though, many of us pray to be used by God as anointed vessels and living examples of His glory, but as soon as we hit a slight bump in the road, we want to throw in the towel and quit. But we have to realize that, training is never easy, because it forces us to become acclimated to new and unfamiliar territory. It requires us to be flexible, agile, and faith-filled even when we'd rather retreat into that corner best known as our comfort zone.
Training stretches us, tests us and pushes us to the limit. It forces us to dig deep and tap into skills and gifts we never knew we possessed, or ones that have been lying dormant for far too long. Training ground, though extremely uncomfortable, is necessary for our spiritual, physical, and emotional conditioning.
You see, God won't send us out into the world ill-equipped to accomplish what needs to be done. No, it doesn't work that way. Always remember; God prepares us in obscurity, for what He will do openly to bring glory to His name. Behind closed doors, He carefully molds, refines, guides, and teaches us.
He does what I talked about yesterday and challenges our perspective, so we can really see what we're made of, before we'll ever get to the place where He's destined us to be. That's a huge part of what training ground is all about...showing you what you're made of; challenging you to do what you thought you couldn't do; be what you thought you couldn't be; go where you thought you couldn't go; and possess what you thought you couldn't possess.
So, if you're feeling squeezed and pushed beyond your limit, I'm here to put your anxiety to rest and let you know, this is just training ground. Know that the intensity of your training is a good indication of the magnitude of your mission and your divine purpose.
What you're going through behind closed doors, is getting you in position to walk through the open doors God has already set aside for you. I don't know who I'm blogging for today, but you're not reading this by accident. God is serving you notice that all the pain and pressure has been for your development.
Oh my, I think I'm about to preach blog myself happy!
If you know, after reading this, that you've been going through God's divine training camp, instead of worrying and complaining, begin thanking God for your training. I know that it's not always easy, but you've got to be prepared in the dark for what God's going to do for you in the light.
Be encouraged today as God gets you in shape for what's to come. It's going to be worth all the pain you've patiently endured. I'm reminded of a scripture I love which says, "For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us" (Romans 8:18 KJV).
I wonder if I can get anybody to praise God in advance for their "shall be!"
As always, thanks for reading, and until next time... may you be empowered to prosper!
Dianna Hobbs
www.eewmagazine.com
