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The next notable sequence in David’s season of development begins as Samuel looks over the sons and wants to choose the oldest, God says something powerful: "Man looks at the outside, but God looks at the heart." These seasons that God leads us through are about God's endorsement, not man’s. “What God approves, he must prove.”Scott jonesGod does use people in the process of confirming and affirming the call and the readiness of a leader, but seasons of Obscurity aren't about you striving to get the attention or stir the people around you to take interest in your skills and ability. When God observes you in your process of obscurity, He will at some point approve your heart and declare that you are ready for the next phase of your purpose. “The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but the Lord tests the heart.”Proverbs 17:3 NIVAnd when He does, it won't matter how young or how old you are, it won't matter who your parents are or are not, it won’t matter your position financially or your status socially.…

The next notable sequence in David’s season of development begins as Samuel looks over the sons and wants to choose the oldest, God says something powerful: "Man looks at the outside, but God looks at the heart." These seasons that God leads us through are about God's endorsement, not man’s. “What God approves, he must prove.”Scott jonesGod does use people in the process of confirming and affirming the call and the readiness of a leader, but seasons of Obscurity aren't about you striving to get the attention or stir the people around you to take interest in your skills and ability. When God observes you in your process of obscurity, He will at some point approve your heart and declare that you are ready for the next phase of your purpose. “The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but the Lord tests the heart.”Proverbs 17:3 NIVAnd when He does, it won't matter how young or how old you are, it won't matter who your parents are or are not, it won’t matter your position financially or your status socially.…

Proverbs 17:3 – “The crucible is for refining silver and the furnace is for gold, likewise the LORD tests the hearts.” Jeremiah 17:10 – “I the LORD search the heart and examine the mind, to reward each person according to their conduct, according to what their deeds deserve.” 1 Chronicles 29:17a – “I know, my […]…

[This op-ed was originally published at The Christian Post.] I was that kid. You know the one. The one who studied her Bible until it fell apart. The one who got up at the crack of dawn to do devotions and get to school an hour early to walk around...…

As I continued to pray into these revelations, I then heard the words “code red” and “crucible.” I knew the Lord was letting us know that what lies ahead may be challenging, but carries the promise for His greater glory to be revealed. This is the essence of what I believe the spirit of the Lord is saying to the corporate Church in America in this hour:…

As I continued to pray into these revelations, I then heard the words “code red” and “crucible.” I knew the Lord was letting us know that what lies ahead may be challenging, but carries the promise for His greater glory to be revealed. This is the essence of what I believe the spirit of the Lord is saying to the corporate Church in America in this hour:…

The church is not an organization, although it requires structure and leadership. The church is a living organism, a living being whose divine life is fueled by the indwelling Spirit of Christ. After the resurrection, Jesus ascended to the right hand of His Heavenly Father. Still, in a real tangible…

The church is not an organization, although it requires structure and leadership. The church is a living organism, a living being whose divine life is fueled by the indwelling Spirit of Christ. After the resurrection, Jesus ascended to the right hand of His Heavenly Father. Still, in a real tangible…