"It’s not automatic."


By Erik Farstad

November 6, 1997


"The sluggard craves and gets nothing, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied." Proverbs 13:4

Your pants don't just appear on your body, you must put them on. The T.V. remote, unfortunately for some of us out there, is never just right beside you. The paper doesn't write itself, it needs a moving hand and a pencil. Get the picture yet? Move, take action, or nothing gets accomplished!

Do you desire a life like Christ? Do you want to be Spirit filled? Do you want to walk with the Lord? Then start moving!!!

Walk with Him, take some steps. The doors of life and opportunity are labeled either "Push" or "Pull." It's not an automatic door that open as you stand near it. As with anything in life, you need to work to get it, to become more skilled or to attain more knowledge.

First look to where He is already working. Look around you. Where do you see the Lord working in and around your life? Now what skills and/or abilities has He given you that you could use to further His work? You have been given special gifts, different than anyone on this earth. We, as children of God, have the power and potential to make a difference in this dark world if we just turn to HIM!

Think of yourself as a candle. You have the potential to warm people’s lives and to shine Christ’s light on the world around you. All you need to do is ask Him, your Lord Jesus Christ, to light your fire, spark your wick, to get your candle burning. But it will take movement on your part. He wants to see your trust and faith. Don’t you desire to join Him at His work and to have a life filled with an abundance of love and unspeakable joy?

One last thing. At your local church what is your role? Are you a pew warmer or a pew provider? I lift this challenge to you and ask that you challenge me! More than ever, this world needs the love and salvation that only Jesus Christ offers. Let us all reach out in His love and keep this a forever prayer!

Let this be your prayer today:
Dear Lord, I desire to have a life and heart like Christ's. I acknowledge obtaining this will require my work and action, reading your word, praying and making myself available for your service. Point my feet in the direction I am to travel, through the door you want me to go through and to the journey I am to undertake. Open my eyes to those around me to point them the way home, to your home of rest, eternal love and life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Are you moving for the Lord or at a standstill?

In Him, "E"