07-Jan-2025 – From Anointed to Appointed: Trusting God’s Process and Promises
Shall I bring to the birth, and not cause to bring forth? saith the LORD: shall I cause to bring forth, and shut the womb? saith thy God – Isaiah 66:9
Today, God is speaking about His assured grace for His children. This verse presents two phases: bringing to the birth and bringing forth. These phases are metaphorically described using the concept of childbirth.
Once a woman carries a child and completes the appointed time, the next phase is delivering the child. After the days are fulfilled, the delivery of the child is almost assured. However, there is a possibility of failure in both phases.
During the childbearing phase, accidents or harmful food consumed by the mother can lead to the death of the child, resulting in a miscarriage. In these times, many people also choose to terminate pregnancies for various reasons.
During delivery, there is a rare chance of a stillbirth or a baby being born with disabilities. Using this metaphor, God is reassuring us: If He blesses us with something, He will not prevent us from enjoying it.
For example, consider David. When he was a shepherd boy, God sent Samuel to anoint him as the future king of Israel. Despite being anointed, David remained in his father’s house as a shepherd. Then, God created opportunities for him—fighting Goliath, joining the king’s army, and gaining prominence in the nation. Throughout all the challenges, God protected him and eventually appointed him as the king of Israel. Once God anoints, He appoints!
In your situation—whether it is your career, family, business, ministry, or anything else—God might have revealed His will and promised you a bright and glorious future. Yet, your current circumstances may seem far removed from that promise. But do not worry! Regardless of the reasons for your present challenges, if you fear God and strive to align yourself with His word, there is assurance.
“Hear the word of the LORD, ye that tremble at his word; Your brethren that hated you, that cast you out for my name’s sake, said, Let the LORD be glorified: but he shall appear to your joy, and they shall be ashamed.” – Isaiah 66:5
In your situation, resistance, opposition, and plots against you may seem to hinder the fulfillment of what God has intended for you. But as long as you live by His word, you need not worry. The Lord God will be glorified in your life by fulfilling His word. That’s why once God anoints, He appoints!
If a rock is chosen to be made into a beautiful sculpture, it cannot instantly become one. It must endure many strikes, cuts, and bruises before it is transformed into a masterpiece. Similarly, you are chosen to be His testimony of glory. Through the process, all that is unnecessary will be removed, and you will emerge bearing the glory of God, a testimony for all those around you!
Prayer
Dear loving Heavenly Father, thank You for Your love and grace. Thank You for reminding me today about the assurance of Your word. As long as I live by Your word, nothing can hinder my fulfillment or accomplishment. Once You anoint me for something, You will appoint me for it. Help me to practice reverence for Your word. I pray in the name of my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen!
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