DEFERRED KNOWLEDGE

Memorise: "Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us" (Eph 3:20)

Read: Ephesians 3:19-21

For strategic reasons, while showing you His planned destination for your life, God may hold back the unpleasant details. If Joseph were privy to the unpleasant experiences he was to go through, he could have abandoned his dream. God has a purpose for all the bus stops you may have to visit in life. This is why you should give Him thanks in every situation - adverse or not: all will work in your favour one way or another. By the time Joseph finally arrived at his destination, he was shocked; it was far bigger than he imagined. All along, he thought he was only going to be greater than his brothers and at best his family, but now, he was to rule over the world. While he was in charge of all the servants of Potiphar, he thought he had arrived until trouble came. You are not where you are by mistake. God is at work in your life if you have truly given your life to Him and allowed Him full control of it. Where you are is not the ultimate place God is taking you. Don't think you have arrived. You are far from reaching Heaven's goal, you will get there, however.

Similarly, when God called Moses at the age of 80 to go and rescue the enslaved Israelites, He did not tell him that Pharaoh will reject his message. He did not tell him about the Red Sea. He did not tell him of the thirst they were going to face. Moses was not told of the wilderness of Sin. When God tells you that you are going to become a General Overseer of a church, He will not tell you how many ungrateful pastors and workers you will have. He may not tell you of those who will be plotting your fall while you are busy fasting and praying for their good. God did not tell Moses that Miriam and Aaron would pitch tent against him. Even when He declines to tell you of the challenges that will confront you on your journey, He will not fail to be by your side. He does not want your heart troubled. There is no challenge or difficulty too great or too bad for God to fix. What are the challenges confronting you today? Simply turn them over to the Lord of Host. He will give you permanent victory. And when you get to your final destination, you will see that it is bigger, greater, better and far beyond your expectation.

ACTION POINT

When you have access to know something before due time, it could lead to abuse. Ask God to help you to know what you need to know at the right time.