We are all on a staircase that leads to God. Everyone has a step that they are on. While on this step, there is work to be done. The assignment was there before you arrived. Furthermore, because we are united with Christ, we have received an inheritance from God for he chose us in advance, and he makes everything work out according to his plan. Ephesians 1:11 Not only are we working on self while on this step but we should also be helping others. No one can do the work of the Lord alone.
There are people behind us (Push Ups) who are there to give us a lift; a push, towards the things of God. If we stumble, they are there to lean on and put us back on track. Sometimes, we are apprehensive or nervous about going to the next level even though God says it is time. This is when our Push Ups, in love, guide us and push us to the next step.God has anointed them to push you. This person may be someone you've never met, someone younger than you, or even someone you've had to push before. And it may be a short push or take several months. The only way you can be sure is to ask the One who placed them there!
We also have Side Steppers. Arm and arm with you, going through the same trials and tribulations. Side Steppers are able to relate and encourage each other because they are experiencing the same things. God gives us each other to edify one another; iron sharpening iron. Proverbs 27:17 Your side stepper may change as the assignment changes. Someone who was once your push up may then become your side stepper. You may then become their push up as God elevates them to another level. The key is to remain obedient and do the will of the Father. For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts higher than your thoughts. Isaiah 55:9 Do not be envious or filled with strife. These ways are not of God.
Lastly, we have the Pull Ups. These are people who've been where you are in your walk with God. Though the walks are not identical, there are key similarities. As God gives them the unction, Pull Ups give you a hand as you take the next step. They make the transition smoother for you. You look up to them as Pull Ups for guidance and encourage you on obstacles you may be facing. They are not better than you, just on another level. They are trailblazers.We all need guidance. The only one at the top is Jesus Christ.
It's important that we understand that this process is on going. We should be wearing all three hats. We are constantly touching and agreeing with each other. Constantly lifting others, helping those beside us and seeking guidance from others. This is how it should be. There is something wrong when you are in one constant role, for example, only guiding and never accepting guidance or only lifting others and never being lifted. Our assignments may take one day/month/year/decade but it is important to do as God desires. Keep focus on the task at hand. Do not look at what God is doing with others. Everyone and every assignment is different. When you lose focus, you are hindering yourself and those you were appointed to assist. You can not do your job well when you are focusing on someone else's position.
Those who get stuck are holding up the process. Because you are refusing to go to the next level, you have cause a disconnection. Things are getting out of order. But be sure that everything is done properly and in order. 1 Corinthians 14:40 When you refuse to keep going, you are stopping your growth. The one behind you needed you to help them come up. The one beside you needs your help in staying faithful while on that particular step and you begin to wear out the one in front that's trying to pull you up to where God wants you to be. When it's time, it's time. The people around you are ever changing. If you lose focus, you may miss who God has for you in a particular season.This causes God to elevate someone in your place to do His will. His work MUST be done!
Also be careful not to advance yourself. You cannot step on others and place yourself somewhere that is not for you. It doesn't matter how long you've been in your current place. If God has you there, it is for a reason! When you step on others, it causes anger and pain and results in no one wanting to help you. You cannot elevate yourself to a place because there are people there that are not anointed to help you. Then you are alone. When you do not have support, you fall. . . .patience is better than pride. Ecclesiastes 7:8 So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor. 1 Peter 5:6
So let us all do the Lord's work as He sees fit. There should be constant encouragement, pulling up, correction, uplifting and guidance. No one should feel alone as there are plenty of us who need encouragement. And no one should be boastful as there are plenty being advanced. WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER.
Lord, Show us the roles we play in the lives of others. Let Your perfect will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven. May we all see how we need each other and that You alone are God. Reveal anything within us that is not like you that we may rebuke it in the name of Jesus, and continue our earthly journey with pure hearts before you. I plead the blood of Jesus over this prayer and anyone reading it. In Jesus' precious name I pray, AMEN.
Reference scriptures: Psalm 85:13, Psalm 37:23, Genesis 28:12, Jeremiah 10:23, Proverbs 4:11, Psalms 17:5, Proverbs 16:9, Proverbs 20:24.
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