Many believers are enamored with prophecies, related time cycles, and other indicators of future events. However, if we are not personally prepared for such events then what is the point of focusing on the future? I found that when I focused so strongly on the prophetic, I lost sight of the here and now and my daily walk suffered. I could be the exception, but I think not.
By THE SPIRIT, Paul wrote in Romans chapter 4:
19 And not being weak in faith, he did not consider his own body, already dead (since he was about a hundred years old), and the deadness of Sarah’s womb.
20 He (Abraham) did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God,
21 and being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform.
22 And therefore “it was accounted to him for righteousness.”
How often did Abraham glorify FATHER? I would suggest daily since Abraham was reminded daily of the apparent state of his body as well as Sarah’s womb. Abraham did not waver at the promise of a child even though he had daily reminders through what he saw and felt.
Each of us wants to please FATHER and it is written by THE SPIRIT in Hebrews chapter 11:
6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.
Will a mature Son or Daughter be displeasing to FATHER? Of course not! Shouldn’t our daily focus be centered on walking in Agape Love and in faith? I am not against the prophetic ministries at all but we must not lose focus of our daily walk. We are to be fruitful today, not some day in the distant future. Jesus did not allow Himself to be distracted from the needs of the people who were in His presence. He did not allow the cross to consume His attention as He was ministering to the needs of the people.
We need to exercise our faith on a daily basis and consider not the circumstances each of us face as we confront the challenges to our faith. We must not allow the symptoms of sickness or disease overpower our faith. Instead, let us give FATHER the honor and glory for HIS Word is greater than our illness or any other issue we are dealing with today. Let our Love and faith become strong by exercising them daily rather than lie dormant while we focus on some future event or sign which may or may not confirm such an event.
In our daily walk, FATHER will prepare us for the future by leading us daily. Let us walk simply and humbly before HIM knowing that HE will be pleased with the results. As we do, we will be fully prepared for any event which confronts us in the future.