Genesis
24:12 “Then he prayed, O
Lord, God of my master Abraham, give me success today, and show kindness to my
master Abraham.”
This
last week, Pastor Kyle continued in his Sunday sermon series based upon the
book of Genesis stating that streaming video has changed the way that people
get discovered and become an overnight success today. But, in reality, there
are no actual overnight success stories because everyone prepares and makes
wise choices for the opportunity when the break shows up. The only One who can
really advance our life is God. He has put us all here and now, on paths to
Divine appointments. And, when you walk in the Spirit, there are Divine
appointments all over the plan because the Lord put you and I here for a reason
and given us clear and specific orders.
Proverbs 15:21-23 “folly
delights a man who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding keeps a straight
course. Plans fail of lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed. A
man finds joy in giving an apt reply – and how good is a timely word!”
Pastor
Kyle gives us six steps on how to create an environment where wise choices are
the most likely to meet Divine appointments: (1) Front-End preparation. Many
times in life, we fail to prepare on the front-end and fail to capitalize on
the back-end. Be authentic and well-prepared in alignment with God’s holy Word,
will and Way. Life is not about an image or a show that we project to other. The
indwelling Holy Spirit shall give you and I guidance and protection along paths
of righteousness. (2) Continuous prayer. Cultivate a deep and continuous prayer
life because prayer puts the “power” in “preparation” of our plan.
1 Thessalonians
5:16-18
says, “Be joyful always; pray
continuously; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you
in Christ Jesus.”
(3)
Have a solid plan for success. Do not expect God to provide alone; put yourself
in the position to succeed. Yet, it is important to plan, not only for a Plan
“B” for the potential roadblocks and failures but also for a Plan “A” for what
to do when you succeed because that is the goal. Think through your plan and
contingencies, but know that our plan may not be God’s plan. (4) Have a focus
on your character development, not just in your results. Be extremely cautious
not to put the Lord to the test … no “fleece test” (if you do this, then I’ll
do that test) of God allowed”. He is the sovereign Creator of heaven and Earth,
and everything that lives and has breath, and has total dominion of all that He
has created and sustains. We need to reveal a servant’s heart, seeing a need as
another Divine appointment and godly meeting it, showing God’s work in life.
2 Corinthians 3:10-12 “For
what was glorious has no glory now in comparison with the surpassing glory. And
if what was fading away came with glory, how much greater is the glory that
lasts! Therefore, since we have such a hope we are very bold.”
(5)
Have a boldness to step out there and go for it. Generally, we should take more
time in decision-making. But, when Devine appointments appear in front of us,
we need to act. There are no “bait and switch” issues going on with the Lord.
Do whatever God wants you to do. (6) Have humility at every step. There are
people who do the task, but not give all their heart and effort with a godly
attitude into it. Be the kind of person that is prepared for the Devine
appointments along life’s path to glory. You have the power to prepare and put
yourself in the position to receive Divine appointments by God and be blessed.
In
Christ, Brian
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