We all fit together when we’re truly using our giftings for the glory of God.

In ministry, the size of the audience isn’t what’s important. It’s the obedience to God that matters most. It’s not how many auditorium seats or media viewers that count with God. Sometimes your God-given message is geared specifically to reach the heart of one person. That word of encouragement or rebuke might reach them in the middle of the battle when they were ready to give up or give in.

God orchestrates everything in exactly His timing. He alone knows the heart of the receiver and the trajectory of the giver. In order for us to walk in concert with God’s will, we must be willing to actually show up even when it seems fruitless to our egos and outside of a negotiable timeline.

We must hear God’s voice to direct us. It’s not beyond God’s sovereignty to still use us as He sees fit, even when we refuse to listen. But how much more useful can we be when we choose to actually seek God for direction? When we allow God to harness our energy and path as we yield to His leading, we can accomplish Kingdom work efficiently and in season.

There is no unity of the Spirit collectively when some fight against the will of God. If we’re not using our giftings to please God, then we’re using them contrary to His will. What is the true motive of your heart? Is pleasing God foremost?