We may be tempted to think 'if I just pray more, or read my bible more, then God will make something happen' almost like we're bargaining. But the Lord reminds us in today's verse that it's the Spirit of the Lord who orchestrates, leads, guides, and makes things happen for us. Yes those other things are important and will help us hear Him but at the end of the day the Holy Spirit will bring things together for us when it's the right time and we can rest in that truth.
In Ecclesiastes 9 Solomon realised that the fastest runner doesn't always win the race, the strongest warrior doesn't always win the battle, the skillful are not necessarily wealthy and the educated don't always lead successful lives.
He noticed that being in the right place at the right time is what is necessary and only the Spirit of God Himself can lead us to those opportune moments. Our part is to be listening and to be obedient to His promptings when to do, and when not to do something.
Take a moment and listen before you go somewhere maybe the Lord wants you to go a different route. Listen inside before you sign that document, before you start that friendship, check for the inner peace and if it's not there then just wait.😊
If we'll keep a close ear to Him He'll make sure we'll be in that right place at the right time, to meet the right people who will help us enter into the favour God has planned for each one of us.
Thank You Lord You have good things lined up for us. Help us to be at the right place at the right time in the coming year so we don't miss any opportunity and all the good You have planned for us. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
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