{I am so excited to introduce Susie Larson, Co-host of Focus on the Family’s Everyday Relationships with Dr. Greg Smalley, Host of Live the Promise with Susie Larson, and Media Voice for Mood Radio. I have loved Susie’s books for years; Alone in Marriage, and Your Beautiful Purpose were both benchmark reads in this journey of life. She is humble and genuinely concerned for the body of Christ and those who serve it. She’s definitely walked the walk she talks. Please welcome her with a lot of love and shares into the Remade Community.}
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When they heard that the Lord was concerned about them and had seen their misery, they bowed down and worshiped (Exodus 4:31).
Every time God makes a promise, the devil makes a plan. And when the enemy presses in, it’s tempting to grab for ourselves, gripe at God, and grind our gears in our own strength. Lord, help us to remember in the darkness what You told us in the light!
Amidst your current struggle, do you sense His nearness? He is with you. Do you believe He absolutely treasures you even though He’s not giving you what you want at the moment? He does! He has set His affection on you. It’s hard to wait, and walk, and worship in the ‘not yet’ season. But we must know that God moves on our prayers, He leverages our hardships to work in our favor, and He makes things beautiful in their proper time.
How do we stand in battle while we wait for our breakthrough?
We trust His timing and we worship while we wait.
Trust His Timing: Do you remember the story of when David ended up in the same cave with a raging, jealous Saul (see 1 Samuel 24)? Clearly the Lord had delivered Saul into his hands, right? David was a God-fearing man and even though deliverance seemed to be at his fingertips, he would not take it until the Lord gave it.
I can think of a number of times when my seeming breakthrough was at my fingertips, there for the taking. But I knew deep inside it wasn’t my time yet. I would’ve had to drop the ball on something else to grab hold of what I believed God had promised me. It was so close, but not close enough to be mine yet.
However, when my time finally came, it was like plucking a ripe piece of fruit from a tree.
Are you in that place right now? This is what the Lord would say to you: My beloved one, I’ve got you! That dream in your heart? I put it there! Trust Me in this, and see if I won’t establish you beyond your wildest dreams. I love to work mightily through my people, but first I must do a mighty work in them. Humble yourself before Me; refuse jealousy or a competitive spirit; embrace Me, embrace My timing, and I will establish you. I promise.
Worship While You Wait: Read this beautiful verse: Psalm 138:2 ~ I bow before your holy Temple as I worship. I praise your name for your unfailing love and faithfulness; for your promises are backed by all the honor of your name.
Trust in the Name of the Lord. It’s impossible for Him to fail you! Worship Him while you wait for your breakthrough. Turn a deaf ear to the enemy’s threats. Worship God because He’s always good, even when we can’t see what He is up to. And, in due time, He will surely break through.
What are you anxiously white knuckling? What’s in your hand right now? Can you offer it up to God, so your hands are free to praise Him today?
Dear Friend, to truly walk in places that are far beyond your qualifications, to make an impact that is bigger than you are, you need God. You need to remember that it’s in HIS hands to make great. And He really wants to do great things through you. These battles you face? God will use them to grow greatness in you!
Embrace Your Identity. Obey Him Fully. Humble Yourself before Him. Trust His Timing. Tune out the enemy. And face down your fears, so when it’s all said and done, you will stand in the place God has for you.
God can do anything, you know—far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it not by pushing us around but by working within us, his Spirit deeply and gently within us (Ephesians 3:20 MSG).
Wow! This message is full of so much power and has really moved me. I’m currently in a time of waiting, with my full time job being eliminated and only a week left of employment and no opportunities on the horizon. I feel like I’m in a game of tug of war and I’m the rope. God has hold of me on one side and Satan on the other. It’s been a battle trying to keep upright and moving towards God, even though I know He is working in me to place me in a position that will be fruitful and allow me to better glorify His name (as I’ve been praying for for some time). It’s just scary and frustrating, and your words, especially your quote of what the Lord would say to me in this time, it’s definitely softened my heart. So thank you! Be blessed!
Bree, thank you for the comment. I loved Susie’s quote “Help us to remember in the darkness what was spoken in the light” The Lord has ALL of you even if you feel as though you’re being tugged by both the enemy and God. The Lord has already gone before you. He has already set forth your victory. He stands in light of this and is guiding you every step of the way! I am praying for your situation and believing you’ll see the hand of the Lord through it and even after it’s all passed! Blessings, Beth
Dear Bree,
May God grace you with a fresh perspective and fresh faith! He’s up to something good in your life! I’ve so been there and I know how hard it is to hang on to perspective when your circumstances turn you upside down. But He does have a next place of promise for you. He does. Blessings to you, sister!
Beautiful post! I love Susie Larson!
Ellen, I am glad you enjoyed it! Susie is so amazing and has really kept my eyes upon the Lord during some trying times.
Dear Ellen,
Thanks so much for your note. Bless you, dear!