Grow Where You Are Planted
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11, NIV.
The Mustards
One Saturday morning my Dad asked me to help him do some seed planting.
That morning we planted some mustard seeds on a plastic pot.
On the process, we selectively choose the soil in which the seeds will be planted. We put on some trampled charcoal so that the seeds may be able to breathe out. We then pour on some water to make the soil soft.
Then, one by one we carefully pressed the seeds into the soil, sprinkled some water and put it on our backyard.
Every morning before I go to work I see my Dad watering the seeds. And one by one I saw the seeds grow.
Fourteen days later my Dad asked me to help him cultivate some part of our backyard.
“What are we planting this time?”
“The mustards”, he said pointing at the 14-day old mustards we planted two weeks ago.
“So why do we have to plant those on a plastic pot if we will transfer them on the ground?”
“The seeds will drown on the ground. All of them will not grow”, he said smiling, “it is necessary for them to be planted where they can grow and transferred to somewhere where they will grow more”.
Grow Where You Are Planted
My big message for today is, “Grow where you are planted”.
"Grow Where You Are Planted"
We are like those mustard seeds. God planted us somewhere where we can grow and He will transfer us to grounds where we can grow more. That’s His plan, to bless us more than we can imagine.
To prosper us more than what we can measure.
To give us hope.
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11, NIV.
Leap Of Faith
Let me tell you my story, read on.
Last February Shell Shared Services Manila offered me an employment opportunity.
The offer was great. It’s beyond what I’m expecting for.
However, I should be willing to work with shifting schedules. Which means they, Shell, can ask me to report for office on a regular day shift (9am to 6pm) or on a mid shift (3pm to 12mn), anytime.
That means “irregular schedule.” The effect:
No Saturday morning Ortigas Feast Music Ministry rehearsals.
No Monday night Ortigas Feast (Oritgas Feast is a Catholic Prayer Meeting of the Light Of Jesus Family).
No Thursday night Caring Groups.
No Tuesday date nights with Shiela.
And the list could be endless and to make it short, I would have to give up some of my Church service and most specially, "my Tuesday date nights".
I was confused to whether take the offer or just drop it off.
Breakthrough
I remember last year I prayed for a breakthrough. I asked God to lead me to His promises. I don’t ask for any specifics, I just asked for a breakthrough.
It maybe a promotion, new clients, other income opportunities, new job or anything that He might give, besides, He is God and nothing is impossible for Him.
Then came Shell, I asked God, “Is this the breakthrough?”
A friend told me to read Exodus 33.
I almost wept when I read God saying, “My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest (Exodus 33:14).”
And like how Moses responded, I prayed, “Lord, if your presence does not go with me do not send me (Exodus 33:15).”
I signed the contract.
I’m now with Shell.
Changes Are Inevitable
Change happens.
Yesterday you where there, today you’re here and tomorrow you’ll be somewhere else. But if you walk your life in faith, you will always be on fertile ground, always be on the right track.
If you will live a life of faith, if you love God and live according to His purpose, God will make all things work together for your good (Romans 8:28).
It’s His promise.
It’s His divine purpose for you.
My Message
Here is my belief, “If you will live a life of faith, you will learn how to follow God’s will and purpose for your life even amidst your confusion.
"If you will live a life of faith, you will learn how to follow God’s will and purpose for your life even amidst your confusion"
Entrust Him. And entrusting means surrender.
Give it to Him.
Ask Him for directions.
Let Him work out the details.
Believe that He is working behind the scenes on your behalf and He’s preparing your way to abundance.”
I am yet to explore what God has for me here on Shell and I can’t help but to be excited because I believe He’s going to bless me more.
It Will All Come To Pass
Friends, all your dreams and aspirations will all come true.
God will give you all the desires of your heart.
It will all come to pass right before your eyes.
Believe that God is working behind the scenes on your behalf.
He’s preparing your way to abundance and true bliss.
Live a life of faith.
Love God.
Enjoy life.
In HIM,
Jobie Doblado
P.S.1
Two Sundays ago k.Jerry (Ortigas Feast Band Bassist) told me that come May, Ortigas Feast will have a Sunday sessions and he’s asking if I’ll be available to play for the band. I said a big “Yes”.
P.S.2
One more, the other day one of my office mate asked me if I could play guitars during Mass. Yes, we have Mass here on Shell, it happens every first Friday of the month! And I said a big “Yes”.
I’m excited I’ll be rocking again for God’s name and glory. I’ll tell you about it on my succeeding blogs.
P.S.3
I believe there’s more and I’ll be expecting more. I’ll be raising my expectancy level to the highest besides I’m dealing with an amazing God.
The Mustards
One Saturday morning my Dad asked me to help him do some seed planting.
That morning we planted some mustard seeds on a plastic pot.
On the process, we selectively choose the soil in which the seeds will be planted. We put on some trampled charcoal so that the seeds may be able to breathe out. We then pour on some water to make the soil soft.
Then, one by one we carefully pressed the seeds into the soil, sprinkled some water and put it on our backyard.
Every morning before I go to work I see my Dad watering the seeds. And one by one I saw the seeds grow.
Fourteen days later my Dad asked me to help him cultivate some part of our backyard.
“What are we planting this time?”
“The mustards”, he said pointing at the 14-day old mustards we planted two weeks ago.
“So why do we have to plant those on a plastic pot if we will transfer them on the ground?”
“The seeds will drown on the ground. All of them will not grow”, he said smiling, “it is necessary for them to be planted where they can grow and transferred to somewhere where they will grow more”.
Grow Where You Are Planted
My big message for today is, “Grow where you are planted”.
We are like those mustard seeds. God planted us somewhere where we can grow and He will transfer us to grounds where we can grow more. That’s His plan, to bless us more than we can imagine.
To prosper us more than what we can measure.
To give us hope.
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11, NIV.
Leap Of Faith
Let me tell you my story, read on.
Last February Shell Shared Services Manila offered me an employment opportunity.
The offer was great. It’s beyond what I’m expecting for.
However, I should be willing to work with shifting schedules. Which means they, Shell, can ask me to report for office on a regular day shift (9am to 6pm) or on a mid shift (3pm to 12mn), anytime.
That means “irregular schedule.” The effect:
No Saturday morning Ortigas Feast Music Ministry rehearsals.
No Monday night Ortigas Feast (Oritgas Feast is a Catholic Prayer Meeting of the Light Of Jesus Family).
No Thursday night Caring Groups.
No Tuesday date nights with Shiela.
And the list could be endless and to make it short, I would have to give up some of my Church service and most specially, "my Tuesday date nights".
I was confused to whether take the offer or just drop it off.
Breakthrough
I remember last year I prayed for a breakthrough. I asked God to lead me to His promises. I don’t ask for any specifics, I just asked for a breakthrough.
It maybe a promotion, new clients, other income opportunities, new job or anything that He might give, besides, He is God and nothing is impossible for Him.
Then came Shell, I asked God, “Is this the breakthrough?”
A friend told me to read Exodus 33.
I almost wept when I read God saying, “My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest (Exodus 33:14).”
And like how Moses responded, I prayed, “Lord, if your presence does not go with me do not send me (Exodus 33:15).”
I signed the contract.
I’m now with Shell.
Changes Are Inevitable
Change happens.
Yesterday you where there, today you’re here and tomorrow you’ll be somewhere else. But if you walk your life in faith, you will always be on fertile ground, always be on the right track.
If you will live a life of faith, if you love God and live according to His purpose, God will make all things work together for your good (Romans 8:28).
It’s His promise.
It’s His divine purpose for you.
My Message
Here is my belief, “If you will live a life of faith, you will learn how to follow God’s will and purpose for your life even amidst your confusion.
Entrust Him. And entrusting means surrender.
Give it to Him.
Ask Him for directions.
Let Him work out the details.
Believe that He is working behind the scenes on your behalf and He’s preparing your way to abundance.”
I am yet to explore what God has for me here on Shell and I can’t help but to be excited because I believe He’s going to bless me more.
It Will All Come To Pass
Friends, all your dreams and aspirations will all come true.
God will give you all the desires of your heart.
It will all come to pass right before your eyes.
Believe that God is working behind the scenes on your behalf.
He’s preparing your way to abundance and true bliss.
Live a life of faith.
Love God.
Enjoy life.
In HIM,
Jobie Doblado
P.S.1
Two Sundays ago k.Jerry (Ortigas Feast Band Bassist) told me that come May, Ortigas Feast will have a Sunday sessions and he’s asking if I’ll be available to play for the band. I said a big “Yes”.
P.S.2
One more, the other day one of my office mate asked me if I could play guitars during Mass. Yes, we have Mass here on Shell, it happens every first Friday of the month! And I said a big “Yes”.
I’m excited I’ll be rocking again for God’s name and glory. I’ll tell you about it on my succeeding blogs.
P.S.3
I believe there’s more and I’ll be expecting more. I’ll be raising my expectancy level to the highest besides I’m dealing with an amazing God.
posted by Jobie P. Doblado at
5:43 AM
2 Comments:
Hi Jobie, you amazed me...nice blog.Truly,God is great...he is always there to give us the right direction, all we need to do is to listen and have faith. Keep it up...=)God bless you always...
keep rocking with God, Jobie :)
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