Sage Counsel from the Holy Spirit

[votivesoul]

Three time in my life and ministry, I have had the Spirit of God speak to me these five words:

"Get out of the way"

The first time I was praying before a service, and the Lord prompted me to understand that if I wanted people to grow and get a chance to serve Him more, then I would have to "get out of the way".

Here, only the principle was being shared.

A couple of years later, the principle became a reality while I was in a tumultuous situation at church. This time not only the principle, but to act on it and actually do it was given to me by God.

So I did. I resigned from all official positions in my local church except for Board member.

I resigned from being the following:

- Sunday School and Nursery Director
- Spanish Ministry Coordinator
- Head Usher and Greeter Ministry
- Home Fellowship Leader
- Pastoral Leadership Team

I gave it all up, realizing so much of the above was "Nehustan".

After I "got out of the way", others stepped up and were given a chance to grow and excel in a way they would have never experienced had I not listened to the Holy Spirit.

The last time was just last week. But it so happened that the counsel was for someone else who was standing in the way and resisting the will of God for someone else's life, namely mine.

Once it was realized, the person confessed and repented and "got out of the way" and God is now having His way.

This may not be for anyone right now, but for down the road, you may need to hear the Lord tell you in love to "Get out of the way".

It has made a world of difference in my walk. Maybe it will make a similar difference in yours.

Peace and God bless,

Aaron