Daily Devotional

The Lord continued to teach me more about delegating through this verse. When there is a need it can be so easy to just "fill a position" with someone who has the ability to do it. I think that's how we can end up with 30% of the people doing 70% of the work. They are familiar, maybe they have done it before and they have proven themselves reliable.

Trust is definitely a factor when it comes to asking for help and filling a need. But sometimes we are the culprit. Giving away a need to someone who hasn't done it before doesn't just require making sure they are capable and trustworthy both spiritually and skill-worthy, but it also takes surrender on our part.

Each year in asking people to help with our Easter Walkthrough I find I have to learn to surrender new areas. This year God put it on someones heart to help with the Station Write Ups. I was thrilled to have the help but admit it was a little scary to give up such an important task. I had no qualms about their love for Jesus and their ability to complete a task but, giving it over to someone who hadn't done it before was an act of obedience, surrender and trust.

The blessings that come from allowing the body to use their gifts is not only a joy for them but also opens the doorway to more areas of fellowship and community. They may invite others, letting friends, family, coo-workers know. And in doing so, more people can be touched through the ministry.

But the final lesson the Lord was teaching me through this verse is that the people who brought the gifts had a willing spirit. I do pray for willing hearts when seeking help; but, sometimes the urgency of the task at hand takes away the necessity of the time needed to wait for God to  provide and the temptation to move ahead quickly overtakes me. I am continuing to learn that prayer is a necessary ingredient and waiting for God's timing is ALWAYS best.

I Will Wait For You
(Jordan Kauflin, Keith Getty, Matthew Merker, and Stuart Townend)

Verse 1
Out of the depths I cry to You
In darkest places I will call
Incline Your ear to me anew
And hear my cry for mercy Lord

Verse 2
Were You to count my sinful ways
How could I come before Your throne
Yet full forgiveness meets my gaze
I stand redeemed by grace alone

Chorus 1
I will wait for You I will wait for You
On Your word I will rely
I will wait for You surely wait for You
Till my soul is satisfied

Verse 3
So put Your hope in God alone
Take courage in His power to save
Completely and forever won
By Christ emerging from the grave

Verse 4
His steadfast love has made a way
And God Himself has paid the price
That all who trust in Him today
Find healing in His sacrifice

Chorus 2
I will wait for You I will wait for You
Through the storm and through the night
I will wait for You surely wait for You
For Your love is my delight


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