Problems beg us to forget Gods promises. Peter denied Jesus because he feared the cost of following Him. Then circumstances got really hard. Jesus was crucified and Peter took his eyes off that hard path of continuing in ministry. He went back to what felt safe, certain and comfortable ... fishing. Then Peter got one of those visits from Jesus I wish I could have. Resurrected Jesus appeared in the flesh and could not have made it any clearer what He wanted Peter to ponder. With one question, He ruined Peters justifications to stay safe. ... Jesus said to Simon Peter, Simon son of John, do you love me more than these? (John 21:15). Do you love me more than these? Weve all got our own these. They are anything that make us look away from the less chosen path of following God with everything weve got. So, back to my decision. Last year, I wanted to quit ministry. Proverbs 31 Ministries had experienced tremendous growth and suddenly I felt enormous pressure that I wasnt smart enough, capable enough or resourced enough to lead this ministry. Everything was bigger, which made me feel like everything was scarier. The staffing needs. The budget. The worries. Gathering up my fears, I presented a strong case to the Lord to give this assignment to someone else and let me quietly slip away. I set my sights on what felt more comfortable and safe and certain. But Jesus question ruined all my quitting plans: Do you love me more than these ... more than your fears ... more than your desire to do something easier and less scary? So, here I stand, a girl with trembling hands wearing boots dusty from that uncommon path. I stand and proclaim, Yes, Jesus, I love You more than these. I will live out the charge presented in Your Holy Word to, Proclaim the message; persist in it whether convenient or not; rebuke, correct, and encourage with great patience and teaching, (2 Timothy 4:2, HCSB). I realize your struggles and decisions might not look like mine, but whatever they are, my team at Proverbs 31 Ministries and I are committed to meeting you at your point of need with the Truth that points you to Gods best pathway for you. I pray this devotion and all the others we send each day help you hold Gods Truth close and more clearly discern Gods direction for your day. Im determined to persevere. But Im also determined to recognize I cant do this alone. Will you join us with your prayers and financial support? This is so hard and honestly awkward for me to ask. But if I dont, you wont know Proverbs 31 Ministries depends on your support to do what we do each day. I need your help and I thank you for letting me ask. Oh, how I wish we could have this conversation over coffee ... maybe one day. I would love that. But for now, if you can join us, please click here for more information. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Posted on: Wed, 03 Dec 2014 00:09:51 +0000
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