Saturday, October 30, 2010

GOD'S RECRUITMENT STRATEGY FOR LEADERS

"Saul got up from the ground, but when he opened his eyes he could see
nothing." - Acts 9:8a

When God calls one of His servants into service, there is often much
travail. There are many examples where God makes His presence known
through circumstances that tax the individual to his very soul.
Consider Paul, who was stricken blind on the Damascus road.
Consider Peter; when he denied Jesus after the crucifixion, he was in
total despair.
Consider Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who were thrown into the fiery
furnace.
Consider Daniel, who was thrown into the lions' den.
Consider David, who was forced to flee his former employer for many
years and lived as a fugitive.
It may seem strange to us that God uses such incredible adversity to
prepare His servants for greater service, but this is God's way. God
knows that the human heart is incapable of voluntarily stepping into
situations that take us beyond our comfort zone. He intentionally brings
us into hard places to prove us and to drive us deeper into the soil of
His grace.
In arid regions of the world, trees cannot survive unless their roots
grow deeper to where the water table can be found. Once they reach the
water, these trees become stronger than any tree that can be found in
tropical climates. Their root systems ensure that they can withstand any
storm. In the same way, God brings us into extremely difficult
situations in order to prove His power and drive our spiritual roots
deeper.
Friend, God may take you through times when you will question His love
for you. In such times, you must cling to His coattail so that you see
His purposes in it. Do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly
rewarded.
You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you
will receive what He has promised. For in just a very little while, "He
who is coming will come and will not delay. But My righteous one will
live by faith. And if he shrinks back, I will not be pleased with him"
(Hebrews 10:36-38).

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