Don't Make a Season Out of a Session

As I was reading from the Book of Matthew in my Bible this morning, I ran across the scriptures concerning Joseph requesting Jesus' body so that he may place Him in his tomb. Over the years I had become very familiar with this passage of scriptures, as I attended various Easter services. This morning, as I reflected on this passage, I was given a new revelation. I had always simply believed Jesus had the hook up on lots of things, and this was just another example of His status and His ability to live without planning for the future. I then was reminded about how other events in His life occurred, and how they were handled. He payed his taxes, he traveled, he developed disciples and taught them, all of which required a degree of planning and preparation. Then it hit me (I could almost see the light bulb floating over my head in a word bubble), what use did he have for a tomb when he only needed it for 72 hours?

We are taught to plan, prepare, then go back and revisit the plan and adjust our preparations as necessary in order to succeed. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying to burn your last will and testament, but I am saying stop trying to turn something that God meant for only a session in your life, into a season. I have been praying (without ceasing) for growth and increase in certain areas, and have become discouraged when I have failed to see manifestation according to my timeline. (You can stop laughing now, sure it sounds ridiculous as I type it, but I'm human). I'm trying to buy a tomb, when borrowing one would be sufficient. God is trying to move me forward in the direction he will have my life go, and I'm trying to set up camp where I currently reside.

Some relationships, financial status, places of employment and businesses are meant for a session, don't stay in the place of hurt for long when God removes them from your life. God is waiting for us to look to him for directions, and allow him to order our steps. When we fully submit to him, the blessings will follow.