If you are a Christ follower there will be times when it seems like God is dormant in your life. The reality is your exterior life has been shut down or put on hold by God but He is very much at work in molding you into His character. And, like Moses, this can take many years.
The conflict is between your individuality and desire to control your life and the purposes of God.
Every great work of God begins with Jesus in His perfect timing.
He does need or want your help. It is not by might nor by power but by the Spirit.
The Holy Spirit equips and sends you out to do God’s work. He anoints you with the Holy Spirit enabling you to do the works of Jesus. Until this happens you have to forget about a ministry or new direction in life.
When God puts you on hold this is a perfect time to pray, listen for His voice, and work on yourself. Learn to be patient and respond to God with praise and a thankful heart.
This is a time to make your faith a reality in your life. Walk with God believing in His promises and not what you see with your eyes.
Live in the reality of God’s love, wisdom, healing power and strength. You need to experience the efficacy of God before you are ready to work for Him.
God tests believers to the ends of the earth. Jesus wants your obedience without questioning His instructions or motives. They probably won’t make any sense to you anyway because He is God.
Develop a closeness with God and learn to think like Him.
Look for God in your dreams, visions and the vagaries of life.
Pray for the gifts of the Spirit like words of knowledge and prophesy.
The preparation of God is a time to learn how to trust Him and walk in oneness with Jesus. He hasn’t forgotten you or His priorities for your life.
Hal Hollister Ministry 