One cold Sunday I decided to prepare our coal stove at
home . I first inserted old news papers and dry pieces of
wood and lit both of them up . The mixture burnt so
well until I inserted a bucket of coal - silence broke. The
high raging fire seized . I was now worried .
I looked deeper into the stove to check for a spark only
to find nothing . I then went outside to check the chim-
ney and to my surprise - there was smoke . I decided to
leave the stove for some few minutes as the evidence of
smoke meant that something was burning . On my
doubtful return - I saw and heard sparks . Now i knew
completely that something was burning .
Sometimes in life like the stove with everything inside - we
take time to burn. Instant things are non-durable meaning
they are quick to finish .
Just because you have certain gifts , talents and a righteous
life doesn't mean you are ready yet for the great ministry you
are called for, even Jesus Christ though He was God lived
under the seasons of time .
Remember "There is a time for everything under the sun" .
Seasons are locked in time and time is already locked by
God's hands .
Acquisition doesn't equal character but Acquisition plus
God's affirmation multiplied by character equal complete
readiness . Wait for the gunshot on the track of your life's
purpose. As you wait - excel at and in the place of waiting.
