Happy Sunday!
Associate Minister Tanea Morrison preached, "The Power of Positioning". She used 1 Samuel 16:1, 13 as her reference scriptures.
You have a Purpose! You have a Destiny! You have a reason for living! The enemy wants you to be discouraged and to doubt God's plan for your life. That's why the Apostle Paul wrote, "Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God." Romans 10:17 (King James Version) We need to continually be reminded of the promises of God. We must live "Intentionally"!
In Samuel 16, God tells Samuel the Prophet to snap out of his depression and mourning, and go out to anoint the new King of Israel. Samuel was sad because King Saul didn't work out. Saul didn't put God first. So Samuel was instructed to go to the house of Jesse in Bethlehem. Jesse brought out all of his tall, good looking sons before the prophet. Samuel attempted to anoint them, but the oil would not flow. Samuel was concerned, and in verse 11, he asks Jesse, "Is this it? Are there no more sons?" (Message Translation) Jesse had one more son, David. David was out tending the sheep. They went and got David. When Samuel poured the oil over David's head it began to flow. David was anointed as the new king.
So what did David do then? He went back to work tending the sheep.
Three things we have to understand about The Power of Positioning...
1) Looks can be deceiving! Jesse and Samuel expected the new king to be tall, dark and handsome. They underestimated David and they didn't understand God. Verse 7 says, “Looks aren’t everything. Don’t be impressed with his looks and stature. I’ve already eliminated him. God judges persons differently than humans do. Men and women look at the face; God looks into the heart.” (Message Translation) "Quite honestly, most people are quick to “write someone off.” But our God is a God of the second chance." - Woodrow Kroll
2) Don't take matters into your own hands! David didn't run out to get business cards proclaiming his new position. He didn't jump the gun. He humbly continued to work where he was. What a great example for us! It may seem that we are being overlooked or passed over, but we can trust God to exalt us in due season if we don't faint. Isaiah 40:31 says, "But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." (King James Version)
3) Trust God's Timing! It took 15 years for David to actually take the throne. Time trains the character. "Don't be afraid to give your best to what seemingly are small jobs. Every time you conquer one it makes you that much stronger. If you do the little jobs well, the big ones will tend to take care of themselves." ~Dale Carnegie
Love and prayers, Cynthia
Associate Minister Tanea Morrison preached, "The Power of Positioning". She used 1 Samuel 16:1, 13 as her reference scriptures.
You have a Purpose! You have a Destiny! You have a reason for living! The enemy wants you to be discouraged and to doubt God's plan for your life. That's why the Apostle Paul wrote, "Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God." Romans 10:17 (King James Version) We need to continually be reminded of the promises of God. We must live "Intentionally"!
In Samuel 16, God tells Samuel the Prophet to snap out of his depression and mourning, and go out to anoint the new King of Israel. Samuel was sad because King Saul didn't work out. Saul didn't put God first. So Samuel was instructed to go to the house of Jesse in Bethlehem. Jesse brought out all of his tall, good looking sons before the prophet. Samuel attempted to anoint them, but the oil would not flow. Samuel was concerned, and in verse 11, he asks Jesse, "Is this it? Are there no more sons?" (Message Translation) Jesse had one more son, David. David was out tending the sheep. They went and got David. When Samuel poured the oil over David's head it began to flow. David was anointed as the new king.
So what did David do then? He went back to work tending the sheep.
Three things we have to understand about The Power of Positioning...
1) Looks can be deceiving! Jesse and Samuel expected the new king to be tall, dark and handsome. They underestimated David and they didn't understand God. Verse 7 says, “Looks aren’t everything. Don’t be impressed with his looks and stature. I’ve already eliminated him. God judges persons differently than humans do. Men and women look at the face; God looks into the heart.” (Message Translation) "Quite honestly, most people are quick to “write someone off.” But our God is a God of the second chance." - Woodrow Kroll
2) Don't take matters into your own hands! David didn't run out to get business cards proclaiming his new position. He didn't jump the gun. He humbly continued to work where he was. What a great example for us! It may seem that we are being overlooked or passed over, but we can trust God to exalt us in due season if we don't faint. Isaiah 40:31 says, "But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." (King James Version)
3) Trust God's Timing! It took 15 years for David to actually take the throne. Time trains the character. "Don't be afraid to give your best to what seemingly are small jobs. Every time you conquer one it makes you that much stronger. If you do the little jobs well, the big ones will tend to take care of themselves." ~Dale Carnegie
The world needs what you have to offer! Trust God to position you in the right place at the right time!
Love and prayers, Cynthia
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