This is Not What I Expected

“If what you are doing is divinely assigned to you by God, you are anointed to do that job.” – Minister Whitehead

With every anointing, there is an antagonist – an aggravation we go through on the way to our purpose. As we envision our purpose the sacrifices and toils are somethings we do not expect.

In the scripture, David serves as an example of the topic today. He was chosen, anointed to rule but ended up being on the run from his enemies.  His life took a turn on the way to his purpose.  This is not what David expected.

“You can not go from the pasture to the palace without going through the cave.” – Minister Whitehead.

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How Do We Handle the Conditions of the Cave?

Understand the cave is a place of cultivation and not cancellation

Do not judge where you are based on what it looks like.  Consider your cave the becoming season, to prepare you for your purpose.

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Learn to serve even when you are suffering

You may be called to minister even when you are going through own pain. If we are going to fulfill the purpose of our destiny, we do not have the luxury of selfishness.

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Have endurance even when you are not delivered

What do you do when God forces you to live with what He has the power to change but does not?  Perhaps God is allowing you to live with it is a compliment. God may know you can live with it, but others cannot.

When God doesn’t change things, here are your ingredients:

Continue to praise God and give Him the Glory.