God Draws
Now this was John’s testimony when the Jews of Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to ask him who he was. John 1:19, NIV
The scripture above refers to John the Baptist. He was out preaching the word of God in the wilderness of Judea (Matthew 3). The Pharisees and Sadducees had sent priests and Levites to ask him who he was. I find this scripture to be so powerful because it gives us such insight on how we must be in everything that we do.
John the Baptist was in the wilderness preaching the message of Jesus Christ. Scripture says that everyone came to John in the wilderness. He did not go to them. He did not go and announce to the Pharisees and Sadducees that he was preaching about Jesus. He did not send people to go to the synagogue to tell the leaders to invite him to speak . As a matter of fact, when he saw the leaders coming he said to them, “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?” (Matthew 3:7). He insulted them.
John reminds us that we never have to do as the world does to draw those to hear the message God has put in our heart. It does not matter what assignment God has given us, He will make the way for us to be successful. John was so prepared and spoke God’s message so powerfully that they thought he was the prophet Elijah. Some even thought he was the Christ! John did not heal anyone. John did not do any miracles. All he did was speak the word of God and people came to the wilderness to hear and be baptized.
When God gives us an assignment, such as working in our career field, we do not have to bang down doors to get noticed for promotion. We do not have to sacrifice our character to be put in a position of authority. We just have to prepare ourselves for the assignment and God will open the door. He will send people looking for you! When I first started writing these devotionals I would ask my husband to look them over for me before I sent them out. After several years of writing God sent me an editor. A beautiful spirit filled young lady who knew I was writing came up to me one day and said, “If you would like, I can edit your devotionals for you.” I was like what??? She offered to edit them free of charge!!! Look at God! Although that season has passed God continues to provide what I need so that the messages can be edited, posted and schedule for you to receive them.
He wants us to know that when He gives us an assignment, He provides the provisions. We just have to be prepared for the door when it opens.
Affirmations: Matthew 10:20; Luke 24:32; Ephesians 6:19, Isaiah 55:11
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