Graduation is fast approaching and many students are about
to embark on a new journey in their lives.
“Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may
be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the Gospel, for
which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I
should.” – Ephesians 6:19-20
God has an individual purpose and plan for each one of us,
but as the Body of Christ and followers of Jesus, we have a calling to grow up
into mature faith, to the measure of the stature and fullness of Christ.
(Ephesians 4:11-16)
We are called to be spiritual adults, not children, and we
are called to deepen our knowledge of Him and grow our faith in Him.
And we are supposed to fearlessly and boldly share His truth and love to the nations. We often make excuses
that only after we have our career path figured out, or get a steady job, or get married, or handle our family’s mess, then, and only after those things are worked out, God
can use us to further His kingdom.
But the truth is, the day you’re spiritually raised from the
dead and you accept Christ as savior and Lord of your life, is the day you
start proclaiming the Gospel. You don’t have to wait; you can be in His purpose
right now.
No more saying, “But I don’t know what God’s will for me
is.”
On your prayer list, put this at the very top, above all
other prayers and pleas:
“God, every time I open my mouth, You give me the words to
say.”
This prayer is powerful and transforming. It will uproot you
and put you in a place of flexibility and availability where He can reveal His
plan and vision for you, while using you to further His kingdom.
Don’t let the uncertainty of your future hinder you from
sharing the love of Christ.
God’s not concerned with what
you’re doing. He says whatever you’re doing, do it to the glory of Christ.
Go do whatever you’re wired to do in the name of Jesus.
Don’t forget about MidWeek tonight as we start our new
series, Checkpoint, studying the
churches in Revelation ch. 2 & 3. We’ll see you at 6:30 PM following the
5:30 PM MidWeek Meal!
And join us on Sunday as we celebrate our graduating
students and encourage them in their future of following Christ and boldly
proclaiming His Gospel.
