Divine Positioning
Most days as I write this blog, I share something current and then add the teaching of Pastor Joyce as a word to think on or ponder. Today however this piece is different. Pastor Joyce's words, though written four years ago, align with what is going on in the world today. She writes:
"We must realize and get
it imbedded in our hearts and minds that we are not just positioned where we
are to build a church and get people saved.
We are where we are to expand the kingdom of God through dominion in the
seven arenas that shape society; media, government, education, economy,
religion, arts and family; if the devil controls these sectors darkness
abounds. The reason he has such a
foothold at this time is because the Christians have abandoned their post by
believing we are “not in this world” for any other reason than to be blessed
and hang on till the rapture comes."
I believe many of us struggle with this. As a Christian I spent many years feeling guilty because I was not in a specific church ministry. I can honestly say, that church is not where I've felt called to serve. Through the years I've worked with children who have been hurt, abused, neglected, and less fortunate. As a result I loved them for who they are and taught them that they are worthy of love. Several of them over the years would see my bible on my desk and ask me about it or inquire about my faith. I only shared when they asked, and never pushed the boundaries of what is allowed in a public school. One day I was bemoaning the fact that I should be more involved in the church. I remember Pastor Joyce listening quietly and then gently reassuring me. She said, "you are the church and you have been called to share Christ wherever he places you". She explained that all of us are strategically positioned to be influence to those around us. I love this next piece in her daily word:
"The exciting thing about
this is we are a part of this strategic positioning in order to step into areas
of influence taking the gospel with us.
God is pouring out His favor on current leaders and those that are
climbing the ranks to the top until the Kingdom of God is established on the
earth (“Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven”). God has his Josephs, Esthers, and Daniels
already in place and in an instant He will change the tide and those in holding
patterns will be brought to the forefront. Through favor these
men/women of God saved nations from disaster.
They lived their lives in complete trust in the God who saw to it they
were positioned for His purpose and not one of them was made leader of a
Christian nation…They led pagan nations – because it’s not God’s will that any
should perish.
How cool is this? I believe the ultimate meaning of Go into all the world and preach the gospel... Mark 16:15, is written in her word for today. As Christians it is not ours to hide in the backdrop. It is not ours to ignore what's going on as long as it doesn't affect us personally. But as Christians we are to take a place of influence in our world and share the love of Christ.
As you enter into this week just before Easter, I encourage you to ponder, "What has God called me to do?" And then do it with all your might!
No comments:
Post a Comment