It seems like I've been in a 'night season' for something like 7 years. And I really just wanna see the break of dawn. After Harvest School, I thought I would be seeing the rays of early morning in my life...but instead, I've plunged deeper into tests, trials, and 'opportunities' to build character....to the point of making me weary at times. I've asked God "Why?" so many times, and He's told me that He's preparing me for what's coming. Right now, He's giving me opportunity for my roots to grow deep down in Him so that when I am walking in what's ahead, I will be firmly planted in Him....unmovable and unshakable. He's also solidifying what He taught me in Pemba, and His Word that was spoken....I learned it..and now it's time for me to walk it out in everyday life. I imagine it like pottery. He's molded me, but now, I'm in the flame of testing - being made strong (and yet broken at the same time) for His use. I believe just like David's character was tested in the court of Saul, after he'd already been anointed as King....so most of us are being tested right now - after our amazing God-time at Harvest School. But be encouraged! God gave you promises for a reason!! He's said that whatever words He sent out will not return to Him until they've accomplished what He sent them out to do! Hold fast to the promises God gave you!! And yet, be willing to lay your everything at your Lover's feet and just rest in Him. Even though this time is hard, just trust Him. He will carry you.
This has been a huge revelation for me these past couple months. Sure....the night season is really seeming to drag on....but I know that morning is coming!! So even though I can't see where I'm going at times....I wanna simply lean into God and just let Him carry me, as He promised He would do.
It was from this place that this song was birthed:
You are being purified as gold and are gonna come out as sparkling diamonds!!!!!
Keep resting in Him!!!
