Simplest Terms – GO!
When the angels had gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds began saying to one another, “Let us go straight to Bethlehem then, and see this thing that has happened which the Lord has made known to us.” 16 So they came in a hurry and found their way to Mary and Joseph, and the baby as He lay in the manger. 17 When they had seen this, they made known the statement which had been told them about this Child. 18 And all who heard it wondered at the things which were told them by the shepherds.19 But Mary treasured all these things, pondering them in her heart. 20 The shepherds went back, glorifying and praising God for all that they had heard and seen, just as had been told them.
This simple group of men were given the single greatest task in the history of all mankind. They announced to humanity the birth of our King and our Savior! If God would choose to trust these shepherds – can we not grasp the fact that He would, could and does trust us to carry out His work? Simply put, you and I need to GO about doing the things that God has for us to do. When the angels left them. They didn’t procrastinate. They didn’t take a vote. They didn’t discuss if the angels were real or if there was some other scientific or theological explanation for the phenomenal occurrence of a host of angels filling the night sky and singing, “Glory to God in the highest!” They acted! So Here is a question for you and I. “Why do we not act in a decisive manner, when it comes to obeying the things that our God has commanded us to do?” I believe there are several reasons and I’ve listed them below:
1. Unbelief – We can’t believe He would choose US
2. Faithless – Faith in Him and in ourselves is small
3. Money – We don’t have the funds
4. Time – We haven’t disciplined our time
5. Life Change – The task will require a life change – other things will have to go
6. Knowledge – You are not clear on what direction to take
7. FEAR – We are afraid of……
Believing that if He has spoken He can use YOU. “Lord I do believe help me in my unbelief!” If He chose shepherds girls – He could choose you. Knowing that little faith (faith as a mustard seed)is enough to move a mountain and faith grows as we push forward. What God commands for us to do He will supply everything that we need. Time is not against us it’s on our side – sit down and prioritize. Everyone in the world of today is busy but we have an opportunity to choose the right kind of busy. Life change is necessary ALL the TIME for growth in the Christian life. If you have not had a LIFE CHANGING moment lately – I would question whether you are truly growing in your spiritual walk.(Remember, life changes are individualized – what is life changing to me might not be life changing to you) True knowledge comes from the Word of God! If you become a lover and student of the Word of God He will guide you in every step! FEAR is of the devil! Our great enemy is an intimidator and desires nothing more than you and I to be completely bound by fear. Fear is to be fought and put death by renewing your mind in the Word of God and rebuking this fear in the name of Jesus! It is a great tool in the hands of the devil. Fear will immobilize you and keep you from accomplishing the greatest work of our Lord. We must cry out to our God to help us in the area of fear. He will come to our rescue and He will deliver us – we must ask!
So during the last days of this month and before the season is finished – decide that whatever HE clearly speaks to us for the coming year – we will do. No questions. No sidestepping. Just action.