2010 is almost gone. That’s hard to believe, though I am very excited about what’s to come. As always, when I prepare to enter a new year, I reflect back on all that has happened and ponder the lessons learned from each situation. Over the past week or so, God has been really dealing with me about one specific bit of wisdom that has been a huge blessing in my life, and I want to share it with you.
Before I do, however, I must testify about how God has totally transformed my thinking. I remember when the opportunity first presented itself for me to enter into the world of entrepreneurship years ago. I felt like a scared little child learning to walk. I didn’t know if I would be able to move forward without falling and failing… miserably. Today, however, I don’t struggle with those same intense fears the way I used to.
You know why?
Because of this thing the Lord told me: “You never have to be afraid to walk in your calling because I have chosen and commissioned you to go, so I will open the doors for you.” How liberating, right? He reminded me of where my help comes from. And, because He sent me, He will pave the way for me to thrive in my purpose.
He always has.
This is someting He has proven over and over again each time I have stepped out in faith. No matter what God was urging me to do, without fail, He held my hand and manifested His presence with me. Does that mean I never feel trepidation about anything, ever? No, my faith, just as everyone else’s, is constantly challenged by obstacles and hindrances. The difference is, I don’t allow what stands in my way to stop me from moving ahead, because my faith is not in the circumstance, but in the One who sent me.
This is the assurance God longs to give everyone. He wants us all to believe that we are called, chosen, and sent by God. In fact, if we don’t ever grasp this truth, we won’t take God at His word, get out there, and do what He said do.
So many times I see gifted, anointed, charismatic people resist God’s calling due to fear of failure, and anxiety about what the future holds. They never take a step forward because they’re hindered by their own false premonitions and expectations of doom. But it’s time to put your faith to work and your fear to rest. And remember this scripture I love so much: “Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise” (Hebrews 10:23 NLT).
TODAY’S PRAYER: Lord, I know You have called me to do great things in Your Kingdom. But sometimes, I honestly don’t see the way and I don’t feel 100% certain that I will be able to successfully carry out what I believe I am called to do. Please help me to trust, not in my own ability, but in the faithfulness of You, the One who sent me, to do just what You have promised. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
