THINK On These Things
“Seasons”
God is timeless. God’s Word is timeless. Yet, God has an interest in time. Time is for man. Time is part of the creation. In Genesis, the flow of creation is spelled out for our understanding as a series of days. It is a story of a particular time, a season, during which God established this world. Then He paused. That season was over and another had begun.
The Bible is a seasonal book. We recognize the Old Testament days as being a different season from the New Testament days. There are many examples in scripture where seasonality is mentioned. Here are a few:
“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under Heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
“But when the fullness of time was come, God sent forth His Son.” Galatians 4:4
Even in the short life of Jesus, there were seasons.
“These things have I spoken unto you in proverbs; But the time cometh, when I shall no more speak unto you in proverbs, But I shall show you plainly of the Father.”
John 16:25
“I go not up yet unto this feast; for my time is not yet full come.” John 7:8
Just as the Bible is a seasonal book, likewise, our lives are a seasonal experience. As years pass on, our circumstances change and our opportunities change. We change seasons.
A very dynamic example is found in the story of David and Goliath, recorded in 1 Samuel 17. In v33 Saul, with fear and doubt, said to David, about the giant Goliath,
“Thou art not able to go against this Philistine to fight with him: for thou are but a youth and he a man of war from his youth.”
But in v36 & v37, David, experienced in the power of God, replied,
“Thy servant slew both the lion and the bear, and this uncircumcised Philistine shall be as one of them. . . “
“The Lord that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, He will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine,”
David’s perspective was: I do what I do, God delivers. He was uniquely qualified for the task at hand. And he knew it. We recognize this as a great moment of faith in the life of this young man. NOTICE:
David’s season had changed!
He had been the protector of the sheep. Now he became the protector of Israel. He entered a new season of his life.
Time Changes Things
Today, we have seasons too! In this era, we might see a new season beginning –
When we graduate from high school
When we enter the work force
When we surrender to the love of the Lord and are born again
When we are married
When we become a parent
When we reach a certain age or income level
Or many other times
Our abilities change. Our circumstances change. Our resources change. As we mature, that which God is doing in our lives changes. So, our seasons change. We will prosper most if we recognize those changes and flow with them. Has your season changed? As with Jesus, Has Your Time Come?
Some changes in season are spiritual rather than being linked to daily life situations. They may be a bit more difficult to recognize but they may be much more important.
What has God prepared you for?
What Is God doing in your life NOW?
In this season of your life –
Are you being sent to minister companionship to the lonely in your realm?
Are you being sent to deliver your handyman skills to some aged acquaintance?
Are you being inspired to apply the writing skills long dormant in your heart?
Are you at this time finally able to be the financial donor you always wanted to be?
Are you accomplished in food preparation and ready to serve those with special needs?
Are you in a position to help others with transportation?
Are you in possession of special knowledge or insight that could enhance the life of some of your friends?
Are you one whom God has called to teach His Word?
Are you inspired to devote your spare hours to private times of thanksgiving and praise?
Are you a natural magnet for prayer requests?
Are you thirsting for a deep study of some aspect of the Word: The Gospels, Prophecy, Healing, Helps, History, Creation?
What season are you in?
Here is the way to find out:
Inventory your gifts, skills and experience.
Ask God which of these He would like to employ in this season.
Invite the Holy Spirit to inform, inspire, lead, direct and enable you.
Commit to follow the Holy Spirit in this labor.
Watch for open doors and go through them.
Deliver what God has planted in you for this season.
Occupy your Season
04/17
Presented by Brother Al Salay, Blessed Man Ministries Inc.
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