Master’s Degree = √
Finally, I completed my master’s degree. It was my first-time walking
across the stage to confer a degree. I graduated High School early and
wasn’t allowed to walk. When I completed my Bachelor of Science degree in 2020,
COVID halted my plans.
When I lined up, the faculty ensured our
gowns were just right, placing the appropriate honors hood and items on each
graduating student.
We walked processional into the
ceremony. As I sat there watching each person receive their
degree, I couldn’t stop thinking about God, specifically Heaven.
I pictured walking to the Judgement Seat of
Christ and Jesus giving me a robe and a crown. I could feel the
excitement of Jesus being proud of my work. I nearly cried while having the
vision of Heaven, and I am not a crying person. My failures and sins don’t
matter in the end. They are forgiven and covered by the blood of Jesus. What
matters is perseverance and running the race according to the Master’s Plan.
Many times, especially lately, I want to
give up on ministry. God hasn’t revealed his entire plan; I still have a
full-time job outside of ministry and wasn’t sure I could make a difference.
Visualizing the robe and crown from Jesus
reminded me of why ministry matters. It is never me, but Jesus, that
makes a difference. I changed my prayer from “Help me to fulfill my
purpose.” to “Help me to fulfill your purpose for me.”
God help me to walk according to the
master’s plan.
