{"id":751,"date":"2024-02-01T06:46:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-01T11:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.calvarycathedral.com\/wpbobnichols\/?p=751"},"modified":"2024-01-25T14:55:00","modified_gmt":"2024-01-25T19:55:00","slug":"god-is-not-finished-with-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.calvarycathedral.org\/wpbobnichols\/2024\/02\/01\/god-is-not-finished-with-you\/","title":{"rendered":"God is not finished with you!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\u201cThe gifts and calling of God are without repentance.\u201d<\/p>Romans 11:29<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A vision is a great thing. It is a blueprint. It is a compass that helps guide you in the right direction. But the vision\u00a0must\u00a0be put into action. It must graduate to\u00a0a\u00a0cause. God has given many of you a great vision. He also wants to help you move into your cause.\u00a0What is it that is burning in your heart to do<\/em>?\u00a0What problems do you see that you can help solve<\/em>? These are probably indications of your cause.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s important to note that everyone can have a cause. You do not have to be in full-time ministry to have one. Regardless of your vocation, God wants you to pursue a passionate\u00a0cause. If God has given you a vision for something, start taking steps toward putting it into action. That is when you will become effective. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Move in the direction that your vision is pointing you. Don’t despise small beginnings. God honors steps of faith. You may be asking,\u00a0\u201cWhat if I have already put my vision on the shelf?\u201d\u00a0or\u00a0\u201cWhat if I missed my opportunity?\u201d\u00a0I have good news for you. It is not too late! I want to remind you of Romans 11:29 which says,\u00a0\u201cThe gifts and calling Of God are without repentance.\u201d\u00a0God is not finished with you!<\/strong>\u00a0He is\u00a0NOT\u00a0sorry that\u00a0He has called you. He is\u00a0NOT\u00a0disappointed in you. He wants to see you burning with a passionate cause for\u00a0Him. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Perhaps you were passionate about a cause earlier in your life, but it has now died somewhat\u00a0or completely. I have good news!\u00a0God is not finished with you!\u00a0He is just beginning\u00a0His work in you. Do not be discouraged.\u00a0Your\u00a0defining moment is still ahead of you.\u00a0David’s defining moment didn’t take him by surprise. He was prepared for it. When it presented itself to him, he recognized what it was. God is preparing you for your defining moment. It is ahead of you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Everything you have experienced up to this point is preparation for\u00a0what\u00a0God has in your future. God\u2019s best is still ahead of you. Take what you have learned\u00a0and\u00a0let it ignite a new desire to step into your cause. Let it prepare your heart for what God\u00a0is going to do in your life. Look beyond your present circumstances, see where God wants you to be, and then move in that direction. Before you know it,\u00a0your<\/em>\u00a0vision will become\u00a0a\u00a0cause.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\u201cThe gifts and calling of God are without repentance.\u201d Romans 11:29 A vision is a great thing. It is a blueprint. It is a compass that helps guide you in the right direction. But the vision\u00a0must\u00a0be put into action. It must graduate to\u00a0a\u00a0cause. God has given many of you a great vision. He also wants … <\/p>\n

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