Yesterday we considered God’s invitations to be part of His
general will for our lives. How can saying “Yes, Lord” to such a general call
open doors for God’s specific will in
your life? Today, I would like to share a personal example from my journey with
you.
Years ago, I participated in a great mission project,
Operation Christmas Child. For those
unfamiliar with this ministry, shoeboxes are packed with gifts and sent to
children in poverty stricken, famine and disease stricken, war-torn
countries. This was a great humanitarian
project, I thought. Every year, I have
become more involved with this ministry, becoming the project leader at our church,
joining the year round volunteer team, leading a group to a processing center
in Maryland, and most recently leading our local prayer mobilization team.
While this is certainly a great humanitarian project, I have
come to discover this is an amazing evangelism ministry. Children are presented the opportunity to
learn about Jesus as they are given these gifts. Millions of lives have been changed through a
simple shoe box gift, especially mine.
As I started to step into God’s general will of caring for
the poor, God began to speak to me of his specific will for my life. Each step involved more responsibility with
this ministry team as I said yes to God’s will for my life. As I am faithful
with what he has asked me to do, God reveals more and more of His specific plan
for my life. He will do this for you as
well!
Did you accept His invitation yesterday? Your party is about to begin!
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