Did you mean it?
In Spiritual Growth #60, I asked the question; “Who will go? The next question is do I want to go?
At many of the prayer meetings and retreats we have asked people to step forward or put up their hand if they wanted the Lord to use them. I am sure that they did want to be available to the Lord. It is easy to step forward or lift up a hand or even to ask for prayer for this purpose.
I remember many years ago I had told the Lord I would do whatever He asked of me. Some time later He asked me; “Did you mean it?” I had to really think about that before I answered. My answer was; Yes Lord I meant it! He then said to me then do what I have asked.
I must confess there have been times I have failed; many times I did not fail. I believe many of you have said something similar to the Lord at some time and my question is; “did you mean it?’
One Thing I discovered; it is not always easy to do what God wants you to do even when “we mean it”. We are afraid, we feel inadequate, I will make mistakes, what will people think, I don’t have the authority and the enemy does not want you doing things for God.
One thing you want to remember; whatever God asks you to do, He gives us everything we need to do it. We do need to pray like Paul; “Lord give me boldness to speak as I should”. You might ask Him some question; “When am I to do this; how am I to do this?” There might be a certain time to accomplish what He asks, a certain way of saying or doing things. Remember what Jesus said; “I only say and do what my Father tells me”.
The reason I am writing this is because the Lord has spoken to you and it is time to begin listening and doing because you meant it when you said; “Lord use me, I am available”.