There’s a precious place for you to operate in all Christ has called you to be.

 

Beware of going with those who follow worldly little gods. You’re gonna need to discern who, and what, is alluring you in these days.

 

Crucify following crowds. Gathering followers. Mimicking others. Climbing up ladders. Beating down doors.

 

Leave behind usury. Manipulation. Lying and deceiving. Puffing yourself up.

 

Go low. Grab a towel and roll up your sleeves. Get into the pits and prisons with people. There you’ll learn more about Jesus and who He desires you to be.

 

None of the rest treks are needed when you understand your Kingdom inheritance.

 

Chasing Jesus, alone, rather than people, places, and platforms will take you right to the doors Jesus intends for you.

 

You may find some other doors through other avenues, but you’ll find many of them are distracting devils that eventually wear you out and leave you unfulfilled. It’s because “they” weren’t Him.

 

You will never miss God’s appointed place for you if you are focused on knowing Him and His heart better.

 

He knows the plans He has for you. The problem is, you and everyone else have plans for you, too. So, you (and me) end up choosing based on unhealthy desires, a bit of coveting, a mix of insecurities, and the fear of missing out.

 

But if I believe that He has plans for me and that He is not a man that He should lie, then I can be safe and secure knowing He is at work and unfolding before me what I am created for.

 

It will take patience on my part because part of the process is an inner work. As much as I am trying to get somewhere for my purpose, He is working in me to become a new man more likened to His image. I need to be full of more of His Spirit. Full of more gifts and fruits of His Spirit. It’s not an addition to purpose or a detour that is a secondary priority. It is the most critical part of “getting there.”

 

If my character and integrity lack, I’ll sabotage every opportunity that comes my way. If my heart is in need of much-undone healing, I won’t be as effective as I should be. If I am so busy wanting what everyone else has, then I have a lapse in my judgment on who Jesus is and who I am in Him.

 

If my past of people-pleasing had been allowed to reign one minute longer, my purpose would be stalled out while I made sure everyone approved of me instead of remaining true to who God called me to be.

 

It is a precious place to watch God position you, but also change you.

 

If you’re struggling with any or all I’ve mentioned, seek first His Kingdom and righteousness. Period. The chosen place of the secret closet will lead you to exactly where you need to go.

 

Don’t miss out on the precious place Jesus has for you…every other place and space will pale in comparison.