Impatience seems to be a desired virtue of our generation. There seems to be this desire to get out and DO something as opposed to taking the time to follow Jesus and grow in our relationship with Him. David was anointed king and then had to wait over a decade (much of that time being chased by Saul) before becoming king. Joseph had his dream of his family bowing down to him and then waited over a decade (much of that in prison) before coming to the position which his dream indicated. There are others - Moses and his time in the wilderness, Abraham and Sarah waiting for the promised child, Hannah waiting in prayer for Samuel, Anna and Simeon waiting for the hope of Israel (Christ).
When we get that itch to DO something we must learn how God has worked; looking at these heroes of the faith we can learn a few things - each of them fully sought God where they were, each of them allowed the time of waiting and shaping to teach and grow them (I think this is especially seen in Joseph's time in the prison), and finally each of them was used mightily by God.
When we start thinking of our age, place in life, etc. we must remember that God knows. He knows it all and he wants our all. He wants to use us in ways we never could have imagined (or maybe that we've dreamed of), but he doesn't want to simply use us for ministry - he wants our hearts and souls to be delighted and secure in him so that as we enter into ministry our focus will not be on our accomplishments or status, but on Him.
May we seek to glorify Him where we are, pursue him with our hearts, and follow step by step wherever he leads.
Dude, have you been reading my mind?
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