"Bloom Where You're Planted"

The pastor taught out of 1 Corinthians 7:17-24 today:

17 Only, as the Lord has assigned to each one, as God has called each, in this manner let him walk. And thus I direct in all the churches.18 Was any man called {already} circumcised? Let him not become uncircumcised. Has anyone been called in uncircumcision? Let him not be circumcised.19 Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing, but {what matters is} the keeping of the commandments of God.20 Let each man remain in that condition in which he was called.21 Were you called while a slave? Do not worry about it; but if you are able also to become free, rather do that.22 For he who was called in the Lord while a slave, is the Lord's freedman; likewise he who was called while free, is Christ's slave.23 You were bought with a price; do not become slaves of men.24 Brethren, let each man remain with God in that {condition} in which he was called.(NAS)

God has us where we are for a reason. To think even for a moment that God can't use us exactly where and how we are is severely underestimating Him. As the pastor said, "Bloom where you are planted." We need to be content and work hard exactly where God has us instead of saying things like: "I'll serve God after I get married," or "I'll find a ministry to involve myself in after I get a better job." We should be content because God knows what He's doing far better than we do.