Last night I had a dream about being a missionary in Asia. The Lord had guided Vanessa and I there, and we were just starting out in our ministry there. The presence of God was really, tangibly there with us, and God was filling me up with the Spirit.
I was waiting for opportunities and looking for someone to witness to. Several situations came up. I saw a feeble old Asian lady who needed prayer for debilitating injuries. When I approached, I saw her and several men praying to a false religious spirit. They were also Asian, and I couldn't understand any of their words. I knew in the dream that they were praying to their false god, and they just prayed in vain for this lady. The power of our true God was not active.
I was filled with the Holy Spirit at this point, and knew I needed to interrupt this situation and show them the healing that Yeshua offers. But my timidity kept holding me back. I kept hesitating! Soon I traveled to another place and had the opportunity to preach and minister God's healing touch. But once again, I did not take the initiative. Ooh...not good. I had come to Asia to minister the Word, but instead I wasn't bold to accomplish anything.
When I woke up God gave me several confirmations for the dream. Right away I know it was an exhortation...I need to work on my boldness. I need to be reckless enough for God that I can push ahead, and get out of His way. He has not given us a spirit of timidity! Let's move in power and assurance instead. Let's allow Him to make a way where there is no longer any hope.
So far today, I had two major opportunities to be bold. But, similar to the dream, I hesitated twice. Oh well...God has showed me what I need to work on. He has showed me that my lack of boldness will prevent me from walking out what He's called me to. Praise God that He wants what's best for us.
I was waiting for opportunities and looking for someone to witness to. Several situations came up. I saw a feeble old Asian lady who needed prayer for debilitating injuries. When I approached, I saw her and several men praying to a false religious spirit. They were also Asian, and I couldn't understand any of their words. I knew in the dream that they were praying to their false god, and they just prayed in vain for this lady. The power of our true God was not active.
I was filled with the Holy Spirit at this point, and knew I needed to interrupt this situation and show them the healing that Yeshua offers. But my timidity kept holding me back. I kept hesitating! Soon I traveled to another place and had the opportunity to preach and minister God's healing touch. But once again, I did not take the initiative. Ooh...not good. I had come to Asia to minister the Word, but instead I wasn't bold to accomplish anything.
When I woke up God gave me several confirmations for the dream. Right away I know it was an exhortation...I need to work on my boldness. I need to be reckless enough for God that I can push ahead, and get out of His way. He has not given us a spirit of timidity! Let's move in power and assurance instead. Let's allow Him to make a way where there is no longer any hope.
So far today, I had two major opportunities to be bold. But, similar to the dream, I hesitated twice. Oh well...God has showed me what I need to work on. He has showed me that my lack of boldness will prevent me from walking out what He's called me to. Praise God that He wants what's best for us.
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