MORNING MANNA 7-22-22
IN TRAINING
‘Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ: Phil. 1:6
A few weeks ago I spoke about having the privilege of meeting Ian Thomas and hearing him preach.I mention that now because the following was written by him.He said:
“God is preparing you for the ministry that He is preparing for you. He’s working at both ends of the process—in your life to prepare you for a unique role of service, and He’s preparing beforehand the work He’ll give you in His timing. So wherever you are right now is God’s classroom for future service.
Joseph’s prison term prepared him to be God’s man on Egypt’s throne. Moses’ years in Pharaoh’s court equipped him for his tasks as leader of Israel. For years Joshua served as Moses’ aide, and Elisha did the same for Elijah; God was preparing them both as successors. Paul’s years in Arabia were readying him for years of missionary service. Even Jesus experienced an extended period of preparation in the carpenter’s shop of Nazareth.
Whatever you are right now, God is giving you experiences that are training you for future service. It may be over a long period of time or only a few minutes, but He equips us with what we need to serve Him.
Think of your circumstances today as God’s Seminary.
All there is of God is available to the man who is available to all there is of God.”- Major Ian Thomas
I might add that the ministry He is preparing you for might even be something you will do beyond the grave. Whatever it is, what you go through will be worth the price you pay and the time you wait. It will be worth it all, because it will never be a waste. – HDS
David Stone
Lakeway Baptist Church
5801 FM 1960 E
Humble, TX. 77346
