You're Qualified! (2)

'...Whoever makes himself great will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be made great...' Matthew 23:12 GNT
Good Morning,

Do you remember Rosa Parks, the black woman who refused to surrender her seat to a white man and move to the back of the bus? There was more at stake that day than just a ride home from work. By simply being herself, Rosa suddenly moved to center stage. She wasn't playing games. She was the real thing, and God shone a light on her soul that day that changed history. That's how it works: when God's light shines on your efforts, little becomes much. I can remember back when I was just a young man struggling in youth ministry trying to find my way. I'd pray to God and ask Him to make me like those other youth pastors because I thought they had it all. Their ministries seemed so much better than mine. But one day God informed that He liked me just for who I was. That I was qualified under a different system. Thats why Jesus said that everyone 'who learns to be humble will find promotion.' (Matthew 23:12 PHPS) Now, since God is the only One who knows when your time will come, you must be prepared. 'How do I do that?' you ask. The Bible answers: '...don't be proud. Put yourselves under God's mighty hand. Then He will honor you at the right time.' (1 Peter 5:6-7 NIV) Allow the Holy Spirit to be your agent and advance man. Don't get ahead of Him. Just be faithful; when the time is right God will shine His spotlight on the next stage and assign you an even bigger role. And when the moment comes for you to stride confidently into the spotlight and fulfill your God-given role, try to remember that there's no room for self-importance and pretence. For God has qualified you just as you are! You are loved....