Today I saw an upcoming young man whom I have known from birth. He approached the pulpit as the last worship song ended in praise. As he stood tall and acknowledged his parentage and family that never gave up on him he had the look of assuredness of the message he was about to present to the congregation. I could truly see the appreciation he felt for his father, mother and family. He was standing in the power that some never obtain. As he continued to speak I felt a motherly pride for I knew I had taught him in his younger years. God allowed me to plant some seeds that are now coming to bloom.
Over the years I had seen this young man go through life’s various stages. Some went on without incident and then there were others that gave you pause to think and ponder. During those times I often wondered just what God was doing in his life. I saw the pain of his parents and only could pray and watch. The one thing I knew was that God was in control. His destiny would be fulfilled but only in God’s time. What I was required to do was pray, and pray I did.
Through many prayers and supplications by the saints, this young man was consistently pushed towards his destiny and his calling. His parents educated him with the help of God. As he finished his education, God blessed him with a steady income. He blessed him with a wife to stand by his side. He blessed him with two beautiful children and loving grandparents to impart wisdom as they grow. He blessed him with the Word of God to begin to impart to the masses of people who are struggling.
The words he spoke tonight helped many to know that we can make it. If we are in the middle of something, God will see you through to the other side. The story of Joseph in Genesis 37:18-24 talked about gaining power through the pain of perseverance. Joseph rose to be second in power of a great nation but not without great pain to obtain great power. We must be willing to persevere through the pain to receive the power to make it through. The message hit home to many and gave them new hope to press on.
As he stepped down from the stage the congregation applauded his words of encouragement as the Lord had given them to him. His proudest moment in it all probably was when his father shook his hand and then fondly hugged him. There’s no greater tribute to a father or mother than to see their child walk in the calling God has for their child’s life. This was a great moment in time and I was glad to share in the celebration.
Over the years I had seen this young man go through life’s various stages. Some went on without incident and then there were others that gave you pause to think and ponder. During those times I often wondered just what God was doing in his life. I saw the pain of his parents and only could pray and watch. The one thing I knew was that God was in control. His destiny would be fulfilled but only in God’s time. What I was required to do was pray, and pray I did.
Through many prayers and supplications by the saints, this young man was consistently pushed towards his destiny and his calling. His parents educated him with the help of God. As he finished his education, God blessed him with a steady income. He blessed him with a wife to stand by his side. He blessed him with two beautiful children and loving grandparents to impart wisdom as they grow. He blessed him with the Word of God to begin to impart to the masses of people who are struggling.
The words he spoke tonight helped many to know that we can make it. If we are in the middle of something, God will see you through to the other side. The story of Joseph in Genesis 37:18-24 talked about gaining power through the pain of perseverance. Joseph rose to be second in power of a great nation but not without great pain to obtain great power. We must be willing to persevere through the pain to receive the power to make it through. The message hit home to many and gave them new hope to press on.
As he stepped down from the stage the congregation applauded his words of encouragement as the Lord had given them to him. His proudest moment in it all probably was when his father shook his hand and then fondly hugged him. There’s no greater tribute to a father or mother than to see their child walk in the calling God has for their child’s life. This was a great moment in time and I was glad to share in the celebration.
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