There are those days…when it feels like God is taking so L-O-N-G to do whatever He
has planned and purposed for our lives. Do I have any witnesses up
in here? Seriously though, at times GOD
seems awfully slow. During such existential moments, it is wise to
take the long view, i.e. to look backward at His mercy and to gaze ahead with
earnest expectation of future grace manifested.
Actually, every natural mother can identify with God’s supernatural growth and developmental process. I call it Spiritual Gestation. My
life-verse of scripture is Philippians 1:6 which says, “Being confident of this
very thing, that HE who has begun a good work in YOU will perform it until the
day of JESUS CHRIST.” Every time I read or hear this simple truth,
it inspires and encourages. God is always up to something, but it’s
imperative that we allow Him sufficient space and time; not that HE needs more space and time,
because God is omnipotent and He operates in the eternal now. As such, HE can accomplish any and
all things instantaneously. However, WE need to experience the
operational parameters and growth possibilities of space and time in
order to perceive, receive, value and activate our divine
destiny. Think about that. This fact does not nullify our
faith; rather, it affirms his divine
process.
In the natural process of human reproduction, there is
a gestation period of
266 days (just 8 days short of 9 months). Comparatively, giraffes
take 450 days for gestation; elephants take 645 days. It occurs to
me that GOD accomplishes so much more (with us) in a much shorter frame of time. Human gestation
is the necessary prerequisite and opportunity for full embryonic
development. The fertilized egg becomes a fetus, which has buried within it, if you will, ALL of
the physical characteristics that pertain to human life. Mind you,
it does not LOOK very human at the onset! It is important to take
note of that. For disguised within the apparently grotesque genesis
of an embryo (its beginning condition) is a definitive Rhema Word, revealed in the writings of
the Apostle Peter: “According to his divine power [HE] has given unto us all
things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of HIM that
has called us to glory and virtue.” (II Peter 1:3) Because we
are developing spiritual embryos via
the Seed-of-the-Word, we
already have within ALL that GOD has designed and destined to bless our lives and
to enable us to be a blessing to others!
Spiritual gestation seems to mirror its human
counterpart. Looking back on our lives, we can observe clearly
delineated periods of real growth and development. In human
pregnancy, there are three such periods called trimesters, approximately three
months in duration. Although our spiritual development is not so
evenly spaced, there are definite parallels. First of all, every
necessary component of growth and development is already present within us,
although not yet fully manifested. The fact that Christ is resident
within us is the only evidence we need to support this process – for “Christ in
you [is] the hope of glory.” (Colossians 1:27) As we become baptized
and fully immersed in His Spirit, spiritual
fruit become visible and spiritual
gifts become operational. To wit, our spiritual hands,
legs, feet, etc. all appear in due course.
Hear me clearly. Spiritual self-examination is mission critical, but it carries
inherent risks. (I Corinthians 11:28) For if we see ourselves via our carnal
sensory perceptions, we fail to understand (and thereby undercut) the
developmental purpose and power of Almighty God. Therefore, we must
strive diligently to see ourselves
as GOD sees us. That is, despite
what we spiritual fetuses look-like,
we are already fully “complete in
Him.” (Colossians 2:10) Notwithstanding this, we must learn
how to “wait” patiently and remain on The
Potter’s Wheel while Our Creator fully forms and shapes us as the
functional and empowered image of Christ.
(Psalm 27:14 – Isaiah 64:8 – Jeremiah 18:2-4)
In closing, GOD has not forgotten us. It might seem so sometimes, whenever we rely
on sensory perceptions instead of faith.
Therefore, we must abide in unflagging fidelity to our Creator and His
divine craftsmanship. (Ephesians 2:10)
Have no doubt that it will all work out in the end. WE
will become all that HE has designed and destined. My friends, dare to ‘see’ the unseen. That’s faith.
Sisters and brothers, be continually blessed, and please
(above all else) MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO MEET OUR SOON COMING KING.
Maranatha!
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