Have you ever been in that in-between space, where everything feels still, your prayers seem unanswered, and your direction unclear? You’re showing up, trying, and believing, but nothing seems to move. You’re no longer where you used to be, but not yet where you hope to be. In our walk with God, we often find ourselves in these limiting places. And in such moments, what we need most isn’t just answers, it’s discernment: the ability to recognize not just what’s happening, but what God is doing in that season.
This Sunday at both services, we were taken on a powerful, prophetic journey through Scripture by Pastor Flavia Murugi and Pastor Donald Gichane. The message was a divine invitation to align with God’s timing, to understand the seasons of our lives, and to posture our hearts with wisdom and humility.
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Pastor Flavia opened with the story of the Tribe of Issachar, the sons who “understood the times and knew what Israel should do” (1 Chronicles 12:32). This tribe had a rare and valuable gift: they could discern God’s timing and respond with clarity. Yet their origin was anything but ideal. Issachar, the fifth son of Leah, was conceived through a transactional encounter, his mother paying to spend one night with Jacob. His name, meaning “the hired one,” reflected a beginning marred by rejection and struggle. But from this messy start emerged a tribe celebrated not for strength or wealth, but for wisdom, alignment, and strategy.
Genesis 49:14 describes Issachar as “a strong donkey lying down between two burdens.” At first, it may seem underwhelming. A donkey? Yet, as Pastor Flavia beautifully revealed, this imagery is loaded with meaning. Donkeys are cautious, enduring, intelligent, and humble. They don’t need the spotlight, but they are faithful and steady. And that is exactly what God often looks for: not flashiness, but faithfulness. Not prestige, but posture.
Jesus Himself, in fulfilling prophecy (Matthew 21:15), chose to enter Jerusalem not on a grand horse, but on a lowly donkey. The King of kings came in humility, not spectacle. And the donkey, so often overlooked, became the vessel that carried glory. Pastor Flavia reminded us that sometimes, what makes you feel small or invisible is what God will use to fulfill His biggest plans. The ordinary becomes extraordinary when surrendered to His purpose.
In the second service, Pastor Donald Gichane built on this revelation, turning our focus to divine timing. He spoke about how frustration often stems from misreading your season. He cautioned us not to confuse a temporary season for a permanent sentence. Just because the brook has dried up, like in Elijah’s story, doesn’t mean you’ve been forgotten; it simply means your provision is being redirected.
He highlighted the difference between Kronos (calendar time) and Kairos (God’s opportune moment). You may be laboring in Kronos, but it’s discernment that helps you recognize when a Kairos moment has arrived. Without it, you may rush ahead or lag, missing the move of God.
Joseph’s story brought this home. From the favored son to the pit, to Potiphar’s house, to prison, and finally, to the palace, every chapter seemed like a detour. But it was all divine design. What looked like delays were God’s set-ups for destiny? And Pastor Donald reminded us: if you give up too soon, how will you know you are next in line for promotion?
This season might not look like you expected. It may feel slower, harder, or quieter, but it is not without purpose. Discernment is key. You must ask: is this a time to wait, to war, to rest, or to harvest? Every shift requires spiritual sensitivity. Sometimes, what feels like a delay is God’s protection. Sometimes the counterfeit comes before the real. Sometimes what you think is a “no” is simply a “not yet.”
Don’t get too comfortable. Don’t settle. Don’t miss the moment because of distraction. The enemy rarely attacks with what’s obvious, he uses what’s close. Get rid of what needs to go before it strikes. And when God blesses your neighbor, celebrate it, it’s proof He’s moving in your neighborhood.
Just because there’s a delay doesn’t mean there’s no destiny. And just because it’s hard doesn’t mean God has left. He still performs miracles. He still writes impossible stories. Don’t let discouragement become pride, the kind that keeps you from looking up. Trust God’s process. Keep showing up.
So, may you find the strength to press on one more time. The place you’re in isn’t your resting place. The weight you’re carrying isn’t in vain. Your obedience still matters. Your discernment still matters. And the posture of your heart, steady, humble, and aligned, might just be what carries the next move of God.