Purpose. Plan. Perseverance.
These are words my Pastor emphasized this past weekend at church and will expound on them over the next several weeks. He talked about Joseph and how he went from the pit to the prison to the palace, not only to provide for Joseph and his family (the Israelites), but for the bigger picture--to provide for all of mankind for eternity.
I thought about how this applies to the purpose and plan God has for me and my family, and what the much bigger picture is. Since I was in Kindergarten, I've known that I am a teacher. Since I was 14, I've known that my destiny is East Africa: Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. I've had visions, dreams, and prophecies concerning the ministry God wants me to do for Him there.
BUT It feels like it's taking F-O-R-E-V-E-R!
Hebrews 10:35-39 says, "So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised. For in just a very little while, 'He who is coming will come and will not delay. But my righteous one will live by faith. And if he shrinks back, I will not be pleased with him.' But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who believe and are saved."
I will persevere! I will keep my focus on the prize in the end and live day-to-day, listening, waiting, and obeying what He says to do. I will fulfill the plan and purpose He has for me. I will press on, even though I may not know every detail. I will heed Him as He says to me, "Remember My promises, keep My commandments, and you will prosper and fulfill all that I have for you."
I will persevere.
