Anchor Verse:
Daniel 2:21 (NIV) “He changes times and seasons; he deposes kings and raises up others. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.”
In a Nutshell:
The sermon taught that God can accelerate His work in our lives, changing times and seasons according to His perfect timing, while we remain faithful in releasing life through praise.
Unpacking the Word:
The concept of divine acceleration, represented by the Tigris River in the sermon, offers both comfort and challenge. Like the instant transformation of water into premium wine at Cana, God can compress processes that normally take years into moments. However, this truth requires us to hold two seemingly contradictory ideas: actively waiting and trusting God’s timing.
The sermon emphasized that waiting isn’t passive. Just as waiters in a restaurant are actively serving while waiting on customers, we’re called to actively wait on the Lord – attending to His voice, serving others, and maintaining our spiritual well. This active waiting positions us for divine acceleration when God’s timing arrives.
Consider Joseph’s story mentioned in the sermon. While he was faithfully serving in prison, God was orchestrating events that would catapult him from prisoner to prime minister. Joseph couldn’t see this acceleration coming, but his faithfulness in the waiting prepared him for the promotion.
The sermon reminded us that “today” is always the acceptable day of God’s favor. While we wait for certain promises to manifest, we shouldn’t miss the blessings and opportunities God provides each day. Sometimes we’re so focused on tomorrow’s breakthrough that we miss today’s miracles.
Most importantly, delays aren’t necessarily denials. God often uses waiting periods to prepare us for the blessing, knowing that premature promotion could harm rather than help us.
Pause and Reflect:
- How am I stewarding my current season while waiting for breakthrough?
- What might God be preparing me for through this period of waiting?
- Am I missing present opportunities while focusing on future promises?
Faith in Action:
- List three ways you can be more active in your waiting season.
- Identify and act on one opportunity to serve others today, even while awaiting your own breakthrough.
- Practice “Carpe Diem” by finding three specific things to thank God for today.
A Moment with God:
Focus your prayer on aligning your heart with God’s timing, asking for wisdom to recognize and maximize the opportunities in your current season.
All of this week’s devotionals are based on the sermon Pastor Reuben shared on Sunday, February 23, 2025 – My Soul’s A Well.
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