Loving to Life Pt 7

GET OUT OF THE WAY

One of the things that is really fun to do is just sit back and watch God do the work. I have been challenged by this in the past because I have been the one who wanted to make sure everything was running and going smoothly.

But, here is something for us to consider. We have prayed. We have began to meet with people. We have interacted and gotten to know people in small groups. We have visioned together. We have shown God’s incredible love through small and consistent acts. We have made sure we were practicing and promoting Sabbath rest.

This has not been an easy road. It has not happened as quickly as we may have liked. But, God has been working in and through us. It is God, through the Holy Spirit, who was doing the work and has been using us as willing and able vessels. Be proud of what you have seen God do in and through you.

Now, we get to be in celebration mode as we see what God has in store for the person/organization/church. Be prepared for what you witness to possibly be something different than what was planned, or something even better.

If we continue with this same “process” these past few posts have lined out, we will see a renewal movement with people relearning what it means to experience and fully live in the life of God through Jesus Christ.

We can be proud of the work we have done; but be sure to give God all of the glory. Yes, we were part of God’s work because we joined him; but be sure to give all glory to God. After all, we have been working hard to bring people to experience and live into the grace and new life God offers through Jesus Christ.

The work we have been able to do has, hopefully, guided the people to know what it means to live. We have been able to LOVE people, through the love from God, to LIFE. Hopefully, there is no desire to want to go back to the simple and easy status quo; but, rather, keep living and moving in the life and direction God has in store.

Keep going through these chapters. Keep praying and meeting new people. Keep seeking the wisdom and guidance from God through the Holy Spirit. Allow God to work in and through you. Watch God do incredible work in the hearts of the people.

Our mission is, of course, to work with God for the redemption and transformation of the world. We’ll get to do this one step, one person at a time.

I am praying for you in your work and mission.

“I’m sure about this: the one who started a good work in you will stay with you to complete the job by the day of Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 1:6 CEB)