Don't Miss Your Answer!

Could that really be it, Lord?

Yesterday I talked about keeping the faith and continuing to expect God's promises to be fulfilled no matter how much time passes. I used the example of the father who kept watch for his prodigal son from a parable Jesus taught.

When the prodigal son returned, he was drastically changed from how he was when he origanally left home. The son left home rich, full of life, and filled with a spirit of revelry. After his luxurious partying, a famine came and the boy had no more money. The best job he could find was feeding pigs, and he was so hungry that he would have eaten what the pigs were munching on!

One can only imagine the downtrodden, emaciated, dirty, and bedraggled boy that made his way back home. In spite of his altered appearance, his father saw him, and - even from afar - knew that it was his son!

Sometimes we can see our promise coming toward us, but we overlook it because it doesn't look like what we believe our promise should. We have in our minds exactly how our promise should be, so we fail to acknowledge our answered prayer when it comes.

That is why it's so important to have a relationship with the Father. It's key to spend quality time talking to Him and hearing His voice. That way, when He sends things across our paths, we know exactly what they are and what to do with them.

The young man who you just give a passing acknowledgement to just might be your husband. That hobby you just think as fun may be your direct line to prosperity. Those ideas you have might lead to your purpose if you walk them out.

So, as you stay in expectancy for the fulfillment of God's promise, keep your eyes peeled for the answer. It might be staring you in the face!

Verse of the Day: Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not. Jeremiah 33:3