Walking in Your Purpose and Assignment With Focusનમૂનો

Day 1: Opposition Becomes Opportunity

There comes a time in our journey of walking in God's assignment when we must make a heart decision. Will the opposition we face become our opportunity or just another excuse? I've learned that resistance against your God-given assignment is a good sign—it signals you're moving in the right direction! Think about it—the root word of "opposition" is "opposite," so if you're moving forward, theopposition is naturally trying to pull you backward.

If you're experiencing opposition in your rebuilding season, take comfort—you're not alone in this struggle. When God calls us to build and rebuild, there will always be resistance to the process. But here's the thing: if we focus on the opposition, we'll completely miss God's beautiful opportunity right before us.

Let's be honest—we don't always want to discover how strong we truly are. Many of us would rather know we have untapped strength without actually having to use it. That's fair! But when it comes to our divine assignments, they must be utilized and guarded, and that will require both boldness and strength from us.

Honestly, I was once an incredibly timid person. I stayed in the background and was okay with the support role. That was my comfort zone. This timidity stopped me from saying things, doing things, and completing things God had laid on my heart more times than I care to admit. I always had friends who didn't struggle with this, which made it easy for me to hang back and let others use their boldness for my benefit.

However, as I matured in Christ, I realized that this extreme timidity was really the enemy's counterfeit of who God said I was—bold and courageous!

Opposition and counterfeits go hand-in-hand, but when we are aware of our assignment, they can only hinder us to the degree that we partner with them rather than God.

So, I want to ask you: What might it look like for opposition to transform into your most significant opportunity in your current season of life?