Anytime I finish a chore – something I really wasn’t in the mood to do – I see the good result, and I thank God for it. I thank God for something that I actually did.
I sweat to do it, but thank God for it. Why? Because the outcome is good, and it’s a very pleasant reality for me to be part of. I enjoy the outcome. I enjoy being ‘active’, ‘alive’, being part and present in this good space, good place. This is very much the ‘truth’ of sharing Jesus with people, being a ‘witness’. There can be a growth curve and some discipline in getting to a place of witnessing – but after every Spirit-led experience of talking to someone about the Gospel, I come away thanking God from the bottom of my heart. The ‘work’ was me; the courage and ‘words’ were mine. (You know what I mean!) But the opportunity and experience of being an ambassador for Jesus is a gift! In this ‘work’ of mine, I step into the glory of God. I step into the realm where God is at work in the soul of a person. I step into the space where God’s Kingdom is advancing relentlessly in history. (Mt 16:18) I step into what is ‘really’ going on in this universe, what is truly being built and established and fought and won… In this sacrifice of mine to stand with Jesus, share his name and promises and call, I see Christ in the eyes of people. I walk away every time thanking God for the opportunity. ‘We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.’ (2 Cor 5:20)
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