I have Chosen You: Distractions and Distress are not Your Portion

“You did not choose me, but I choose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, He may give it to you.”

(John 15:16 ESV).

At the church that I attend, the stage/ alter has steps that one can ascend on to reach the top. As I looked at the steps, I envisioned what God is doing in this season. I saw a representative on the floor before the steps began, and I saw them moving up one step at a time. We are in a season of elevation and with elevation comes great responsibility.

As I consider the prayers that I have prayed and the questions that I have asked God, I see the answers all around me, but inwardly I have rejected the responsibility that comes along with it. I know, I know, this is not something that you hear every day, but I would rather be honest than fake.

When you begin to walk into your purpose your norm will change. God will place a high demand on your attention and on your time. This is not a bad thing because He is pulling you closer to Him to get the energy, comfort, and strategies that you will need to operate in function in Him.

When you are with God, success is guaranteed, but your heart cannot be focused on success. Your heart needs to be postured in submission.

One thing that I have learned to do is to ask God to speak directly to me. I appreciate people and the words that God gives to them for me, but I need His voice for myself. One of the things that God revealed to me is that I would be stretched beyond what I thought I could handle, and at the time I had no idea what that meant, but God is pulling on every gift that He has placed on the inside of me, and He is also revealing new ones as well.

This is your moment and your season to bear fruit.

You will be everything that God has called you to be. Do not allow insecurity, doubt, fear, people, procrastination, or any stumbling block that the enemy is throwing your way to cause you to stumble when you are called to step up.

God has you. He has us. God is faithful and He is true.

Today as I was reading a devotional, it was revealed to me that I was looking at the purpose of God like a puzzle. We know that when a puzzle is purchased, we see the pretty picture on the outside and then the real work begins when we open the box and put all the pieces together. I was getting distracted by the pretty picture on the box and allowing the multiple pieces that it takes to make the picture distract me. All I saw was the problems and that was causing me to want to give up because everything seemed too hard to do on my own.

You are not alone. God loves you and He would never call you to fulfill a vision without His presence. Allow God in today. Wait for His response in place of rushing Him. He may be waiting for your emotions to settle before He gives you the next set of directions.

God does not place unnecessary pressure on us; we do that to our selves. Walk in the peace of God today. Have rest from your troubled mind and sink back into the bosom of the Father.

Lord,

I thank you for peace of mind and peace within my emotions as you grow me up in you. Please forgive me for resisting growth and for agreeing with any lie that the enemy has whispered into my hear. Lord, you have given me everything that I need to be successful in you. Help me daily as I listen to your voice and walk in your truth. In Jesus name, Amen.

Recommended Reading: Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your path straight.” (Proverbs 3:5-6)

“You are the light of the world. You cannot hide a city that is on a mountain. Men do not light a lamp and put it under a basket. They put it on a table, so it gives light to all in the house. Let your light shine in front of men. Then they will see the good things you do and will honor your Father Who is in heaven.”

(Matthew 5:14-16)

*Recommended Leaders to Study: Think of more leaders who were chosen by God and consider their journey

Moses

David

Joshua

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