Being a follower of the Lord requires a certain amount of boldness, a certain amount of passion that at times can put you in situations that stretch, grow and strengthen you. When you get off the sidelines and move in the direction the Holy Spirit is calling you, when you lay down your fears because God is asking you to move, you can’t help but grow.
It has been on my heart to move from the sidelines, to get off the bench, and be obedient to God. When you feel nudged to go talk to someone, when you feel led to go pray with someone, when you feel convicted to give, Go. Move. Act. Don’t let fear, or hesitation creep in, don’t let the enemy win you over with your fears or with the “what-ifs.”
Walking up to a stranger, walking up to a friend to give them words of hope; to give them words of life, is the best gift you can give anyone. People respond well to genuine love, care and compassion. There are people you encounter everyday that need the words of life, that need to feel love, that need to be tenderly reminded that someone cares for them.
If God is placing on your heart to share your testimony, to reach out to a particular friend, neighbor, acquaintance or stranger, and you are afraid, or unsure, pray for courage, pray for boldness, pray for the words to speak. If God is calling you, then He will prepare you. You have to move your feet in order for Him to speak! It is time to step off the sidelines.
Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.
Matthew 7:7
So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the Lord your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you.
Deuteronomy 31:6
You are fearfully and wonderfully made
(Psalm 139:14)
Melissa
