Acts 20:24- But I do not consider my life of any account as dear to myself, so that I may finish my course and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify solemnly of the gospel of the grace of God.
God created each of us for a ministry (to serve believers) but also for a specific mission: to serve non-believers. The Latin word of mission is “Sending.” Christ sends His children all around the world to be a representative for Him. It is interesting to look back and see where God has placed you through the years? What experiences He has allowed you to have. Looking back, I have come across several people who I randomly met; but to God, no encounter was random. It pains me to think about all the lives I could have influenced for Christ had I not been so selfish in my past. It says in scripture that God holds us responsible for the unbelievers who live around us.
Ezekiel 3:18- when I tell wicked people they will die because of their sins, you must warn them to turn from their sinful ways so they won't be punished. If you refuse, you are responsible for their death.
Wow! That is powerful, Christ holds me responsible for sharing! This means I need to be prepared and focused on telling others about him. Christ has allowed me to venture to New York for a reason, I a truly believe He has me here for a specific mission. However, I am constantly living with anxiety about the future. I have no idea if my current job is going to work out, who my close friends will be, or even who I will turn to in the event of an emergency? I have all these “what if” questions floating through my head. It is so hard in this city to get everything done, you can’t do it all and there is never enough free time. It is so easy to get wrapped up in my new apartment, career issues, meeting friends, or even finding my way around… I am constantly wasting time and the stressing about the little time that is left each day. I don’t want to lose focus on my purpose:
-To love God
-To be a part of His Family
-To become like Him
-To serve Him
-TO TELL OTHERS ABOUT HIM!
(Rick Warren- A Purpose Driven Life)
Jesus not only calls us to draw near to Him but he also tells us to “go for Him.” God has His own timing and often He tells us to wait patiently for Him to reveal his plan. We have to be ready and wait patiently. Right now I am feeling completely in Limbo, I left everything behind and now what? I am here Lord… What do you want me to do? Who do you want me to reach out to? I find myself growing more and more impatient. To be honest, I am scared I will grow too impatient and take the wheel in the wrong direction, take matters into my own hands. “Oh I think God allowed me to be in NY for……( fill in the blank)
I have been embarrassed to admit that I don’t know the fill in the blank yet? A random job got me up here, but that random job is not why I am here, nor is it keeping me here. God has something planned, whether it be for a different job down the road, a specific ministry/church, or even relationships. God knows where I will end up and how He wants to use me in that position.
Today, the next few weeks, I am going to make this my theme song:
I'm waiting
I'm waiting on You, Lord
And I am hopeful
I'm waiting on You, Lord
Though it is painful
But patiently, I will wait
I will move ahead, bold and confident
Taking every step in obedience
While I'm waiting
I will serve You
While I'm waiting
I will worship
While I'm waiting
I will not faint
I'll be running the race
Even while I wait
~John Waller- While I’m Waiting
God has a specific mission/ purpose for each of his children. Unfortunately, He does not always spell it out for us over night. He wants us to trust in Him and have faith that His plan is better than our own & patiently wait. Put your hope and your trust in Him!
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