Miracles follow obedience
“Happy birthday!” newness celebrates.
“That hat must have brought Frosty to life!” they say
Naysayer Professor snatches hopes, “Not yours!” says he.
“You saw it happen!” they exclaim.
“I saw nothing of the kind” his words deny.
“You silly children believe everything you see”, doubt
planted by the twisted magician.
But the children know. They know what they saw. They know
what they heard. Their faith unwavering.
Have you ever had a dream? A hope? A desire? A wish? Have you
ever felt a calling on your life? A
nudge? A push? An unquenchable fire? Have you ever felt God move, stir, speak
to your heart? Did it sound unbelievable
and scary and exciting all at the same time?
Have you ever pursued what you felt God placed in your path
only to encounter naysayers and twisters of thoughts, dreams, words? Was your
faith put to the test? Can you really trust what you heard? Especially when all
is again silent?
“Did God really say?” (Gen 3:1)
“Are you really chosen?” (Mt 4: 1-11)
“There is no way you will ever succeed.” (Heb 11:6)
I do know an adult heart, which has experienced the disappointments
of life, can become jaded, calloused and hard. It often takes a painful chisel
in the hand of the Masterful Craftsman to chip away and reveal the hidden deep.
It is usually when we see what work He has done that we begin to have childlike
faith and believe in the life He has purposed us to live.
Naysayers will come in quiet criticism of inner voices, of
well meaning friends, and doubting family. But if God has spoken to you,
proclaimed “Happy Birthday!” and directed your path to pursue your dream in the
life He has designed for you…then grab hold and never let go!
Even when God turns silent and you are seeing no fruit, go
back to the last thing you heard Him say and press on. He will never leave you
nor forsake you. (Dt 31:6)
Remember, miracles always happen on the other side of
obedience.
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
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After Fear a Miracle Harvest
Right before quitting, God stepped in and reminded me to trust. I could feel the tugging in my heart for this school and these adult students but I could also taste fear. I stared at what I felt was a brick wall and cried out in a desperate prayer, "You know this program is supposed to launch in two weeks and I can't do this alone!"
Honestly, I wish I could give you all the details of how God showed up in the two short weeks before the scheduled open house. What is most important for you to know is that every time I sensed fear, I had to remember the planting of trust over the years. I had learned to lean in and not retreat. His words continued to say “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9)
Miracles do happen on the other side of obedience. If I had backed out I would have missed the miracle. What I can tell you today is instead of just one church being present at this public school, there are three! Because of the willingness of one very scared but trusting individual, God has blown open the doors of opportunity. Jesus now walks into that school, sits with those who many have rejected because they don't know English, loves on them, prays for them and is bringing dignity back into their homes.
Now that’s a harvest to celebrate!
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
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