In God’s Kingdom there are no overnight sensations or flash-in-the-pan successes. Anyone who wants to be used of God will experience hidden years in the backside of the desert. During that time the Lord is polishing, sharpening and preparing us to fit into His bow, so at the right time, like “a polished shaft” He can launch us into fruitful service. The invisible years are years of serving, studying, being faithful in another person’s ministry and doing the behind-the-scenes work. The Bible says, ‘God is not unjust; he will not forget your work’ (Hebrews 6:10 NIV 2011 Edition). Be patient; when the time is right He will bring forth the fruit He placed inside you. Patience Johnson
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The scripture says, "In God's kingdom there are no overnight sensations or flash-in-the-pan successes. Anyone who wants to be used of God will experience hidden years in the backside of the desert. During that time the Lord is polishing, sharpening and preparing us to fit into His bow, so at the right time, like “a polished shaft” He can launch us into fruitful service." The scripture also said: "Be patient; when the time is right He will bring forth the fruit He placed inside you." It is not just about getting a job and then we sit there and wait for something to happen to us. In God's kingdom there are no overnight sensations or flash-in-the-pan successes.

When I read this I always think of those people who have been successful in their field or profession and then they retire from it after a certain period of time. I think those people have been blessed with a lot of talent and a great amount of success but they still have not been blessed with a lot of wisdom and knowledge as well as understanding what it takes to be anointed by God into that field.

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