A
few years ago a mighty wave rolled through many churches, its ripple
effect was felt by many who were open to hearing its message. Do you
remember hearing about the prayer of Jabez? 1 Chronicles 4:10 was a
prayer offered up to God from a humble man named Jabez “Oh,
that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with
me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain.”
I listened as others spoke about the impact this verse had on their lives. 
They were willing to step out in faith, asking God to use them for
whatever he desired and then walked in faith to the plan he delivered.
How incredibly awesome is that?? Are you one of those people? Did you
pray this prayer and then follow God’s answer in faith?
Others, fell
to the sidelines, claiming “it’s not the right time” or, “I’m not the
one God wants to use for this.” How devastating to know that fear took
ahold of these people and the opportunity to demonstrate faithfulness
was not recognized!
Each time I hear someone state that they desire to be used by God, to be
an instrument for him I get so excited! So many people have awesome
stories to tell of how Christ came into their lives and transformed
them, charging them up to walk in faith obediently doing what God called
them to do. For some, their energy may only last for a while and then
slowly, over time a fizzle happens and their once seen passion is
replaced by human reasoning to “put things on the back burner, if only
for a little while.”
God
isn’t a “back burner” kind of God!!! He’s today…in your face……get busy
and do it now!!! You might have until tomorrow but what about the person
you were meant to impact today? What if they have no tomorrow? Can you
live with that? And who are we to know what the next tomorrow will
bring? Or, for that matter, the next second?
Each
of us have been called to action, purposely appointed to do a good work
in the name of Christ! God didn’t give vacation options or the ability
to pass on his work... it’s
now or never! The question is, are you faithful or fearful?
Come
on….I dare you….pray the prayer of Jabez and then trust in God to
enlarge your territory in a mighty way!! God would never bring something
into your life that he didn’t believe you were capable of doing would
he? Of course he wouldn’t!!
So
what about me.....I prayed this prayer and have stepped up in faith to
follow God's plan in my life {I'm under construction but desire
continued growth!}. I work at a phenomenal church that is growing and
shaping me into the person God intends for me to be. I have also
recently joined on with a very special cause called "God's Hope Chest
for Babies." {{More to come on this!!}} I feel God is preparing me to
teach and am ready to get busy when he determines the time is right!
To
be saved is to be a part of God’s surfing team!! Pray for an enlarged
territory and then brace yourself…..the wave will come and you’ve been
designated to catch a ride!
Hope you enjoy! Until next time
Theresa
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