I have been doing a 7 day birthday countdown on my Instagram and Facebook pages where I share encouragement and lessons I’ve learnt over my 29 years. I’ve been truly reflecting on my 30th year and what am I looking forward to.
I realized where I am at in my life currently, it wouldn’t look like “success” to the world’s standard but I have so much joy and peace because I know where I am, is exactly where God wants me to be.
I decided to research what is the biblical meaning of age 30 and I was so blown away yet so hopefully (smile).
In the Bible, age 30 symbolizes “dedication to a calling or set apart of a specific task.”
Here are some examples:
– Jesus started his ministry at age 30 (Luke 3:23)
– John the Baptist came out of the wilderness to pave the way for the Messiah
– Joseph was 30 years old when he became 2nd in command to Pharaoh after he came out of prison (Gen. 41:46)
– The Priests entered ministerial service at age 30 (Num. 4:3)
– David became King at age 30, even though he was anointed from a young boy (2 Sam. 5:4)
– Ezekiel was called by God to be a prophet at age 30 (Eze. 1:1)
WOW!!! I am in good company right?? …. Big Grin***
I found it interesting that it’s my 30th year that I am called into full time Ministry/ Entrepreneurship.
I struggled for months accepting this call… I sat wishing that God would change His mind about this calling because I felt I wasn’t good enough nor was I ready. But can I say thank God for His Grace…. Yasss!
God has gently been teaching me that I don’t rely on my strength to do anything. True strength is found in SURRENDER. And that’s exactly how I plan to spend the rest of my life… continuing surrendering to God’s plan and purpose for my life.
I truly believe just like these men in the Bible that were able to fulfill their calling through living a life of absolute surrender, I am expectant to the great things GOD will do in and through me.
I know nations are dependent on my obedience. And I really don’t care if they know my name, as long as they see Christ living through me.
My focus is not about “doing” stuff going forward… it’s about “becoming” … Becoming the woman God has called me to be
So, applause to 29 years of lessons, stress, overwhelming blessings, supernatural favor, unconditional love, tears, joy and purpose…. And cheers to the new faith journey that lies ahead starting at age 30!!
I love you and God loves you more!
Crystal Daye