Step up and step out!
“Then I heard the voice of the LORD saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!...Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful...Pay attention and turn your ear to the sayings of the wise; apply your heart to what I teach, for it is pleasing when you keep them in your heart and have all of them ready on your lips...For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline...Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says...Doyour best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth...Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction...Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.”
Isaiah 6:8; Joshua 1:8; Proverbs 22:17-18; 2 Timothy 1:7; James 1:22; 2 Timothy 2:15; 2Timothy 4:2; Hebrews 13:7
and I mean it! Always having your back, Abba
I can just hear our God saying to me ...
What you are learning and experiencing is not for you alone. We have already talked about not being afraid. The enemy wants you to sit in the corner and be silent. The enemy uses the world to tell you, “Be silent.” Don’t! When opportunities come your way, step up and out for My kingdom, don’t miss them. Opportunities to grow and share your faith are all around you. Someone stepped up and out to share with you. It’s your turn now. Practice what you learn...every minute of every day for all your todays and all your tomorrows. Will you always be well received? NO! But following Me never squares with the world. You are not of the world...only in it.
Your turn...Look at your reflection and ask this question, “What is keeping me from standing and saying ‘Send me’? Call the excuse what it is - LIE! Now, write a commitment to perform at least one act of kindness every day. Start small and you will experience the wonder of doing My will and stepping out will become easier.
Boldly pray...
“LORD, You are my God; I will exalt You and praise Your Name, for in perfect faithfulness You have done wonderful things, things planned long ago...Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the LORD, and who meditates on His law day and night.”
Isaiah 25:1; Psalm 1:1-2
