This morning, as I sat to write for you…I was thinking about what it is that I do.
I thought of the way I know, confidently, that if I read Scripture, then I can almost always find a word to write from it. The Word of God is alive, and I am confident in it. Then I heard God saying, this is a gift He’s given me, and I should acknowledge that.
So, I am doing that right now.
I acknowledge that writing these is a privilege. I’m thankful to do it.
You too have giftings. Maybe yours is also to write and teach. Maybe yours is singing or drawing or counseling…
But whatever it is…
Today I encourage you to do it with courage.
Courage.
There has not been a moment when writing hasn’t required courage. There have also always been those around me who speak to me that they are afraid to have the responsibility of teaching anything because it holds us to a higher standard, and we will answer for that which we’ve taught.
While this is true, it’s not a reason to run away from your calling.
God’s grace extends over all things, including an ill-timed written or taught word.
He forgives.
It’s not like God is watching and just waiting for us to make a mistake so He can smite us. On the contrary it’s always a teachable moment. He’s always teaching us.
So, whatever you do, do it with courage.
Today I encourage you to embrace whatever it is that God has called you to do. Stop apologizing and simply take a stand. Stand firmly and allow God to begin to transform you in the midst of it all.
The wicked run away when no one is chasing them, but the godly are as bold as lions. Proverbs 28:1
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