Have you ever tried to hold on to something that you should have gotten rid of a long time ago? You keep trying to convince yourself and others that even though you aren’t using it right now, you may need it one day. But, everyone is telling you Let it Go!

Sometimes when God is trying to give us a new thing, we risk delaying it or missing it because we are still trying to hold on to the old. Let it Go!

For years I worked behind the scenes taking care of all of the logistics. I enjoyed it and God blessed me to execute in Excellence. I didn’t need recognition, I just wanted it done right. But, I have been, I won’t say pushed I will just say nudged, from behind the scenes to the forefront. Before I recognized what was happening, I kept fighting to remain in my comfortable place behind the scenes.

Then, one day in prayer, as I was crying out to God asking why He was allowing me to be pushed out of that position, I heard Him clearly (in my spirit) say, “Let it Go. You have served well there and because of your faithfulness I am going to do a new thing in you and through you.”Immediately, I began reflecting on the many Promises of God that have been spoken over my life. I thought to myself “That’s what this is! That’s what this is! He told me He was going to use me mightily, so why am I surprised?”

So often we think because we perform well and we are comfortable in a certain place, that surely this is where God has called us to stay. You may be in that place temporarily for training, sharpening of your gifts or God-given talent, to learn patience, or for the development of the Fruit of the Spirit in your life, which will lead to character development; but you are NOT meant to stay there. So, when the call comes, Let it Go!

His lord said unto him, well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord (Matthew 25:21).

Your desire to work in the Spirit of Excellence behind the scenes, even when no one is looking and it seems no one notices, is what has made you a hand-picked candidate to be used by God. He is looking for those who have no desire to take His Glory, but who will point people to Him. You can’t stay in your comfort zone. Perhaps you thought you were safe there and no one would notice you and call you out. Let it Go!There may be some who question your motives, but don’t let it cause you to doubt. The reason you know your motives are pure is because if you are honest with yourself, the thing you are trying to hold on to, you’ve recently started to feel as if it wasn’t as fulfilling anymore; but you are holding on to it because you want to remain faithful, and honor your commitment to the Lord. You haven’t yet realized that you are growing weary because you are being called to the next level. The call to the next level is none of your doing, promotion comes from the Lord; this is your season, your time for promotion is now (Psalm 75:6-7)!

You don’t even think that you are qualified, and you can think of others who appear to be more qualified than you; and this is precisely why God desires to use you. You not being qualified is perfect, because those He calls He qualifies. You acknowledge that the only way you can do it is with the help of the Lord, and that’s why you have been chosen.

So, that cherished position behind the scenes, Let it Go! Your time is now! The King has extended you His Scepter. You have found favor in His sight, and He wants to put you on display for the world to see your good works and Glorify Him (Matthew 5:16).

Remember, if God said it, then That Settles It.