Lay It on Me

Chapter 5

5 Getting Out of the Corner

ome people have a spirit that says, I have my own plans and agendas. I have my own ministry. It's me ... me ... me! Their self-centered lifestyles soon become evident as they begin to pull away from their God-appointed job or ministry in order to pursue their own self-appointed plans. S In contrast, some labor faithfully in the assignment God has given them. Perhaps you are one of these. Most of the time, it seems your labor goes unnoticed and your efforts unrewarded. Your level of blessing may be at 30-fold. You may be in an isolated corner of the harvest field where it seems no one is paying attention. Yet, you are working and striving because you have an assignment from God, not because you are seeking attention. You are ministering to Naomi. Someone hurting needs you near them. Your vision and future are inconsequential; your heart is concerned with changing the heart of another. Boaz (Jesus) is starting you off at the 30-fold level. He sees you in the corner. He is protecting you from the wrong men and