God Prepared In Advance

 Russia had regarded Alaska as their territory at one point in time. Russia faced financial difficulties due to the war, and concluded that Alaska was a useless land. The United States Secretary of State William Seward signed the deal of purchase for $7.2 million or $5 per square kilometer. A treaty was signed to sell the land at a cheap price.

Some denounced the signing of Alaska, but many hidden resources were discovered. Alaska, which became the 49th state in the United States on January 3, 1959, is a military hub and top tourist destination with 100 billion barrels (1 barrel: 42 gallons) of oil, black gold, forests of tundra, and great fishing grounds in the sea. It was the result of a decision by a leader who didn't see into the future.

Like Lydia; Jason; Priscilla and Aquila; and Gaius, God prepared in advance those who were used by Him. Discipleship is not a place that can be reached or achieved through man’s will and efforts. God’s prepared disciples who focused on His Word, realized His absolute plan, and perceived their personal mission. For those who saw in advance God's absolute sovereignty and desire, God gave them the power and answers to change the age.

Lydia was a disciple prepared by God. She was a dealer of purple cloth and met high-ranking people. While evangelizing, Paul and his team met Lydia on their way to find a place to pray. God opened Lydia’s heart to follow Paul's words.Acts 16:14 Later, Lydia and her entire family heard the Gospel and were saved. Afterward, she helped Paul the evangelist and received tremendous grace to save the area of Philippi.

Even now, God allows you to meet evangelists who want to preach “only Gospel” and the disciples who will meet their needs. Ultimately, through those encounters, God will fulfill the work of salvation.

You are people of God, who will receive the right guidance and be used by foreseeing works take place!!

I pray for you and, I love you.

9/07/2021