Are You Ready for Bigger Things?

Question

You...enlarged me when I was in distress." Psalm 4:1 AMP

Did you know that the hermit crab looks for a shell that fits him, then lives in it till he outgrows it? At that point he has to scurry along the ocean floor and find a bigger one; it's a process that repeats itself throughout his entire life. Are you clinging to something that no longer fits you, just because it's easy and familiar? David said, "You...freed me when I was hemmed in and enlarged me when I was in distress." To develop and grow spiritually you must be willing to move out of your comfort zone and deal with a little 'distress.'

What worked for you yesterday may not work today. Maybe it's a job you've outgrown, a relationship you need to reexamine or a behavior you need to change. Regardless of what it is, never become so 'settled' that you can't let go and move on when you need to.

Patience and persistence are admirable, but they won't work in situations you've outgrown. Instead of hanging in and trying harder, at certain points you have to stop and ask yourself, "Is this situation good for me?" If you're not sure, ask God for "an understanding mind [to]...know the difference between...right and...wrong" (1Ki 3:9 TLB). His Word says, "If you need wisdom...ask [him], and he will [gladly] give it to you" (Jas 1:5 NLT).

When God says it's time to move on, it's because there's another shell out there that will fit you even better. But you can't take occupancy till you vacate the old one. So how about it - are you ready for bigger things?

Answer 1

Hey when He told you what to put here,it was for me.Thank so much.I feel it.Job,life and living situation have all be the topic of my conversations today.I will go forward now.I know you were led,now I was fed.Blessings to you...

Answer 2

It really depends on why you aren't ready. But basically it's the same lines women feed you when they aren't ready. I'm not ready, let's take it slow, I don't want to love you for the wrong reasons, and that kind of stuff. I think it is best to avoid a discussion--when it's time for sex, then stall things, but not with a huge conversation. Or quote some Nietzsche: Sensuality often hastens the growth of love so much that the roots remain weak and are easily torn up.

Answer 3

This is really good advice. To some it sounds like a sermon, especially to the Atheist but this is the Religion & Spirituality section. DUH !!

I don't understand why they even come into this section.... Maybe because there is no Athiest Section? If you're coming into this section, you must be looking for something. Maybe they should skip the Bible verses and just enjoy the good advice.

I have been stuck in Old Shells and sometimes you need someone else to give me a push to get a new one. Love the analogy.

Thanks.

Answer 4

I feel this is a pretty relevant question because I have been pondering this question for the longest. I want to move into the next episode(bigger things)but how do I know I'm ready? I know I have to listen to the voice within and how to listen. I'm answering with a question here, but I am considering this as well. thanks for it.

Answer 5

Yo I love this question and Yes!!!!!!!!!.Its funny I was going through this problem and I quess I found my answer its pleasure to hear someone like this on Y.A.

Answer 6

Wow...makes me think really hard. Thank you.
I am ready for bigger things.

Answer 7

Yep and he knows I will work, hustle(legally), invest do whatever in order to achieve these things I want to in His name

Answer 8

I'm ready to gone HOME now. Praise the LORD.

Answer 9

Yeah. I was thinking...since it IS Friday and all, that I would have four pints and some shots instead of my regular three. Thanks for the inspiration!!!!

Answer 10

Fantasy is fun, huh?