So while checking in for my flight to Tucson, AZ on last week; I
was prompted by the kiosk to volunteer for a later flight. I immediately
thought to myself that the airline overbooked which is quite
typical. I got all checked in with no problem and although there was an
extended line for screening, I was grateful that I have access to TSA pre
check, so I was able to avoid that daunting screening process. As I was
walking up to my gate, I then noticed another very long line of people waiting
to board the plane. I heard the airline representative overhead requesting
guest to check their bags due to limited overhead space. I thought again
to myself, this flight is overbooked. Zone 1 boarding was complete and
for a good 10-12 minutes, the airline refused to call the next zone to
board. While everyone including me was trying to figure out what was
going which was apparent by way of our verbal and non-verbal cues, we all just
stood there waiting for instructions as the three airline representatives stood
in a huddle talking. Obviously they were strategizing a plan of some sort and
surely they will notify us of was going on soon. Within minutes, Zone 2
was given the ok to board, which was my zone. When the zone was called to
board, the people all rushed toward the door like a pack of wolves as if the
plane was going to leave without them. Some guests were insistent on not
allowing others to get in front of them by jumping the line. Others stood
very close to the person in front of them while others kept their eyes straight
forward all but ignoring any and all distractions from others. In
that moment, I said in my mind "Assigned Seat."
Basically, it didn't matter who got on first or last, we all had an assigned seat that belonged only to us.
I thought about how applicable this was in life and in the
Kingdom. You were all carefully crafted for a specific purpose and
regardless of what anyone attempts to do to keep you from fulfilling your
purpose, you all have an assigned seat aka specific
assignment which can only be completed by you! I don't care how many people are
doing it or how good they are at doing it; you all bring something unique and
special to the table; something tailor-made. Each of you have an expected time
of when your purpose will be birthed and fulfilled, it's simply a matter of
when and how. No one has the authority, power or control to jump or get
ahead of you in the process because you're operating in God's timing and His
timing is perfect. You don't ever have to fear getting left behind,
others getting ahead or being kept out of the loop.
So on a final note; don't be discouraged when you are faced with
long lines, unfavorable news or when people refuse to let you in the line on
your journey. Be fully assured that you have an Assigned Seat; all you
have to do is occupy the space that already belongs to you unapologetically!
Love you sis,
Treal
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