Spring, summer, fall, and winter – morning, noon, and night – the seasons and cycles of life – whoever thought of such a thing? :-) King Solomon wrote, "There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under heaven." Ecclesiastes 3:1 I'm sure you've heard the saying, "Make hay while the sun shines." Yes, everything in life operates upon the principle of seasons or cycles. In John, chapter 5 is the story of Jesus healing a disabled man. 

Interestingly, the story was first prefaced by this statement: "At certain times an angel of the Lord would go down into the pool and stir up the water, and whoever stepped in first after the stirring of the water was healed of whatever disease he had." (Jn 5:4) Hmmm… "At certain times…" TD Jakes once said, "The scariest thing I've ever thought of is the possibility of missing my time." Great opportunities don't come at any old time. When the season is right, and opportunity is revealed, you can't wait around – it's time to jump! Yes, when God is moving, it is best to dive in and pursue what God has told you to do with everything you have! 

Psalm 69:13 But I pray to you, Lord, in the time of your favor; in your great love, O God, answer me with your sure salvation. 

2 Corinthians 6:1-2 As God's fellow workers, we urge you not to receive God's grace in vain.

2 For he says, "In the time of my favor, I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you." I tell you, now is the time of God's favor, now is the day of salvation.

When the water is being stirred is when we must jump in! Do you recognize the stirring that is going on? There is a shaking going on in our land, and it is a set up for God to display his extraordinary life and power through us! Right now is the time of God's favor! God is talking to you, calling your name so that you will not miss the time of his favor. He needs you to believe him! If you trust him, he will be able to fulfill his purpose in and through you. Carefully consider the word of the Lord spoken to Zechariah the prophet, "Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,' says the Lord Almighty." Zec 4:6 

Now is the accepted time! Yes, now is the time of God's favor! The opportunity of a lifetime is before you! Now is the time to position your whole life to fulfill the purposes of God on this earth! I'm praying for you today! I'm asking God to give you the grace to let go and trust Him completely! This is not about relying upon your giftings or talents to bring it to pass! No! It's about believing God and trusting him alone! Yes – Believing God will give you great confidence and the inspiration to go all out for what really matters! Oh, yes! Go ahead. Jump – It's time! This is… 

THE SEASON OF GOD'S FAVOR!

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