Proving the Word of God by Os Hillman
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By Os Hillman
Proving the
Word of God
by Os Hillman
"They bruised his feet with shackles; his neck was put in
irons, till what he foretold came to pass, till the word of the Lord proved him
true." Psalm 105:18-19
God
spoke to Joseph as a young boy through a dream and vision regarding his future.
He could not understand its complete meaning at the time, but he knew it had
great significance. Joseph knew God had a destiny for his life. However, the
proving out of that word from God was filled with 13 years of waiting,
rejection, pain, sorrow, and no doubt, questioning God's faithfulness.
His
life was all but a life of influence and impact as a prisoner and slave. No
doubt he wondered whether that dream was simply some vain imagination. David
must have felt the same when he was anointed king over Israel as a young man
only to spend years of fleeing from King Saul. God's preparation for greatness
in His Kingdom is often filled with difficulty. God is more concerned about
developing the inner life of his servant. That inner life can only be prepared
by removing all self-confidence and replacing it with God-confidence.
God-confidence is only developed in the furnace of life.
Is
the Lord proving His word in your life? Perhaps He is using circumstances and
events to move you into a place of patient waiting as He puts you in the place
He desires for you. This is the place where the foundations of your soul
mature. Let Him prove your faith.
Os Hillman
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"And the Lord said to Joshua, 'This day I will begin to exalt you in the sight of all Israel, that they may know that, as I was with Moses, so I will be with you.'"(Josh 3:7-8). Joshua had been a faithful number two man under Moses for 40 years. Can you imagine serving one man for 40 years? Now that is faithfulness! Even so, when the time came to pass the mantel to Joshua, God knew he needed to be elevated in the eyes of the people in order for Joshua to accomplish his purpose. That is the purpose for elevation - so that you and I can fulfill our purpose and our mission.
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"Then Elimelech, Naomi's husband, died; and she was left, and her two sons. Now they took wives of the women of Moab: the name of the one was Orpah, and the name of the other Ruth. And they dwelt there about ten years. Then both Mahlon and Chilion also died; so the woman survived her two sons and her husband." Ruth 1:3-5 Naomi's life was going well. A great husband. Two fine sons who had two wonderful wives. Then the unthinkable happened. Her husband died. A little time later both her sons die. Her and her daughter-in-laws find themselves in the midst of shattered dreams. This isn't how life was supposed to be.
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"While Peter was still thinking about the vision, the Spirit said to him, 'Simon, three men are looking for you. So get up and go downstairs. Do not hesitate to go with them, for I have sent them.'" Acts 10:19-20 Peter had never preached to the Gentiles. In fact, he believed it was against Jewish law to associate with the Gentiles. God needed to change Peter's attitude about this, so God gave Peter a vision that showed him it was permissible to preach to the Gentiles. The Spirit came to Peter and informed him that some men were about to come visit him, and he was to go with them. He went with them, and the Lord did great miracles in the lives of Gentiles through Peter.