– One of the most important factors for God’s lifting is patience! (Heb 6:10-12)
– At times in waiting you may encounter what seems like disappointment (Notes on disappointment)
– Do not use physical factors to determine God’s support (2 Kings 6:15-17)
– Beware of these enemies of patience;
√ Pressure to act (1 Sam 13:8-12)
√ The focus of your love (John 21:13-15)
~ Personal success can overtake your love for God
~ Desire for fame can overtake desire for God
~ Ambitions can overtake God’s interest in your heart
√ Comparing yourself with others (John 21:20-22)
~ Anointing has no alternative! (1 Kings 1:5-8) (1 Kings 1:28-30)
~ Anointed man starting anything in old age overtakes a young, energetic person without grace (Acts 7:22)
√ Acting without divine clearance
~ Clear skies is no indicator for take off (1 Chron 14:13-15) (1 Kings 18:42-44)
√ Interpreting signals to benefit self (1 Sam 3:8)