Provoked To Purpose! Series

God is saying, “Quit being depressed over who walked away, stop being sad over what did not work out. If they were supposed to stay, they would have stayed. I have found a new man. One of the sons of Jesse is going to be king.”

Notice the principle. If you stop being discouraged over what did not happen, who left, past failures, God will send the right opportunities ahead. But as long as you are complaining about what did not work, you will get stuck there. When you accept it and step out you will not only be pushed to a new level, but the David will show up. God’s promise will show up in your life.

For over 4 years I did the music ministry. Then worship leader of the church became very busy at his work. He was not available for practices. Soon I was pushed into the worship ministry. Initially I was hesitant but I slowly enjoyed the singing. I was so happy, my dreams and desires have been fulfilled. I was comfortable with the surrounding and set in my next. But in 1999 God took me out of the ministry. He created the circumstances where I had to leave.

It was not easy. I was like a bird out of the nest. I had to venture out all alone. Now God does not send the trouble, but God will use our difficulty to push us into our destiny. Today I am standing here because God provoked me through my circumstances and brought me to my destiny.

Illustration: In 1976, Steve Jobs co-founded of Apple Inc. The company grew but in 1984, there was a disagreement with the board of directors and Steve Jobs was thrown out of his company. Steve Jobs went out and started a company called NeXT, which he then renamed Pixar. By 1997 Apple was bankrupt, they needed Pixar’s help and technology. Steve Jobs was brought back as the CEO of Apple Inc. He saw his circumstances as a push to fulfill his destiny.

Maybe you lost a loved one, went through a breakup, business did not work out, you lost your job, there is a trouble in your life, your breakthrough is getting long. The enemy is going to work out for your harm, but God is going to use that for your good. God did not allow it stop you, but God allowed it to push you. Like job you are going to come out stronger, healthier, increased and better off than you were before.

2. Dear ones.

God uses our loves ones to thrust us to our destiny.

In life we all want to have the greatest support from our friends or from close family. One word from them will make your day. But most often they are the ones that hurt us the maximum. I want to tell you that those are the times God uses to birth out some great treasures in our life.

In 1 Samuel 1 we find the story of Elkanah. He had two wives: One Hannah (Grace, favor), and the name of the other was: Peninnah: (Jewel, ruby, precious). Hannah was barren, no children.

When Elkanah gave out portions he gave to Peninnah and her children portions, but to Hannah he gave a double portion. Hannah was satisfied with the circumstances because she knew she was the favored wife. She had Elkanah’s attention, affection, and everything was going fine. Hanna was blessed, favored, and graced but on the other side she was barren, fruitless, and nonproductive. God had destined Hanna for a greater purpose. God started putting her through the difficult path of insult.