Dear Friends,
Ministry, if done with your whole heart and soul, is, by its very nature, RISKY! Ministry involves a great deal of self-sacrifice. Giving up one’s personal desires to fulfill someone else’s is a part of ministry. Giving time, talent, resources and energy is a risky part of ministry. What if we’re rejected? What if it all was a big waste of time? What if no one shows? Yesterday, many of us risked life and limb to sing, play and serve at our morning services. Not all could make it due to their icy conditions, but many of us could. The worship leaders outnumbered the 8:15 congregation yesterday! Never seen that before! We all just acted on faith. We showed up and we knew that no matter what, Christ would show up too. The Spirit was warm in our toasty sanctuary. I think we were all glad that we took the risk and made it to church. Thanks for your prayers for those who stayed home! And now, we’re off to an exciting week as we prepare to minister to over 5K attendees at our Mansfield Christmas Spectacular. Sure it’s risky–but we’re not alone. Christ goes before us. Peace and Love! Scott
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Be Willing To Go Out On A Limb with Me. If that is where I am leading you, it is the safest place to be. Your desire to live a risk-free life is a form of unbelief. Your longing to live close to Me is at odds with your attempts to minimize risk. You are approaching a crossroad in your journey. In order to follow Me wholeheartedly, you must relinquish your tendency to play it safe.Let Me lead you step by step through this day. If your primary focus is on Me, you can walk along perilous paths without being afraid. Eventually, you will learn to relax and enjoy the adventure of our journey together. As long as you stay close to Me. My sovereign Presence protects you wherever you go.
Psalm 23:4
4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
Psalm 9:10 10 Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you.
John 12:26 26Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me.
Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young