REHEARSALS
READ: 1 Samuel 17:32-37
PREPARE THY WORK WITHOUT, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house. :-Proverbs 24:27
A rehearsal is a practice session, which is usually private, in preparation for a public performance. God has many drills or practice sessions waiting for you to go through, which will prepare you for the big events that are in your future.
Without rehearsals you will not do well at the big event. You simply have to go through something a few times in order to make yourself ready for the big event. Experienced singers rarely get into trouble on stage because they have already had many private rehearsals.
Rehearsals will privately prepare you for the big event. Do not be discouraged when bad things happen during your rehearsal. Thank God it is just a rehearsal! There are great days and great events ahead!
To prepare is to rehearse your fighting skills. There are many battles lined up for you in the ministry. Get ready to become a fighter! Get ready to win! Get ready to overcome! The Lord is going to reward you for the things you overcame. David had private rehearsals ahead of time.
David rehearsed by fighting with a lion and with a bear. Finally the great day came and he was fighting with Goliath. His fight with Goliath earned him the great reputation that he carried throughout his ministry. A reputation is sometimes earned in a day. One great event can earn you a lifetime reputation!
Do not be discouraged about the many battles you are experiencing. They are all to prepare you for the big one ahead. I have seen many things in the ministry; many battles, many sorrows, and many tears. Each of those fights was earning me some readiness and giving me some skills for future battles.