You wiggle off the alter?

Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, 

to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing 

to God--this is your spiritual act of worship. Romans 12:1

Picture of me and cousins and brother, Eric
 ...compliments of my "big" cousin Tim.

I grew up pretty shy and withdrawn. I was tormented with fear of people thought of me; I feared whether or not they would like me or accept me. The result is I often said nothing in an effort to be liked.

God's Perfect Work
For years, God worked on me; challenged me; called me to do "hard" things in an effort to transition my confidence from humans toward Him and His strength in me. He showed me time and time again that I was of little use to Him if I could not muster the courage to share my faith, my testimony and yes....my, at times, my opinions.

It has been a long, difficult journey toward the limited liberty I now enjoy in Jesus. I have a long way to go, but one thing I am rarely accused of being is  timid. I praise God wholeheartedly because deliverance was expensive.  It cost me everything, but, it was  well worth it.

The most important word

The most important word

Today our church choir sang a song that simply said "in response we say Yes". Sure they sung it beautifully, but mere talent rarely moves me. What moves me is Biblical truth and the anointing of God. That song dripped with both.

I contend to say the most important word in the Christian faith is the word "yes". In scripture, God asked time and time again for His people to chose Him - to choose His path, His laws, His ways. He beckons us to to obey and submit...regardless of the cost.

He's asking you this very second, "Are you willing to follow me, not knowing where I will lead you?"

"Are you willing to show kindness to a hateful neighbor, colleague or mate?" Proverb 25:21-22

"Will you chose to silence the world and spend time with the Lord? No TV, no driving...just with Him?" Psalm 42:1

Will your response be "Yes?" Yep, that is one of the most crucial...and costly words in the Christian experience. The very cornerstone of maturity it is. So, I''ll ask you again....will you say "yes"?

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