Today we read a wonderful devotion that reminded us that when God calls leaders there is also much trevail. We were challenged to consider those people from the Bible like Paul/Saul, Peter, Daniel, Shadrach and the brothers and how their circumstances were the very thing that brought about God's miracles in their lives. God intentionally brings us into hard places to prove us and drive us deeper into the soil of his grace. He also brings us into extremely difficult situations to prove his power and to drive our roots deeper. We were reminded that in the times we feel discouraged or that he has abandoned his love for us, that we should cling to his coattail so that we can see his purpose. We should not lose our confidence because it will be richly rewarded.


Father, I don't have a clue what you have in store for us. We've waited almost a year and sometimes it seems like we really have been forgotten. Continue to reveal yourself to us and let us hook up with where you are at work in our lives. Let us ride your coattail and touch the hem of your garment for the spiritual release you have in store for us. Help us to trust that you have something ahead for us far beyond what we could ever imagine or think.