As I was reading today in Acts 19, a word jumped out at me because it was capitalized, and at first I thought maybe it was a typo but it was done twice in the chapter...hmmmmm. So I started re-reading the passage with this word in it to see what He was trying to say to me.
Take a look with me.....
"There he (Paul) found some disciples and asked them, "Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?" They answered, "No, we have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit." So Paul asked, "Then what baptism did you receive?" "John's baptism," they replied. Paul said, "John's baptism was a baptism of repentance. He told the people to believe in the one coming after him, this is, in Jesus." On hearing this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. When Paul placed his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied. There were about 12 men in all. Paul entered the synagogue and spoke boldly there for three months, arguing persuasively about the kingdom of God. But some of them became obstinate; they refused to believe and publicly maligned the Way." Acts 19:1b-8
the Way is mentioned again in verse 23, "about that time there arose a great disturbance about the Way."
So this got me thinking about what is the Way?? And for me, I decided it means for me to be walking in the fullness that God offers me. Taking the authority given to me to live in all the fruits of the spirit, such as peace, joy, love, gentleness, and faithfulness....but to also walk in the giftings from the Holy Spirit as well. The giftings that were bestowed specifically on me, Libby, to go out into the world with. I feel a hard pressing on my life lately to share my heart, that call that there is someone out there for me to help with my testimony. But what if it's not just one person? What if it's hundreds or thousands even? I'm not saying that in any way to boast in myself or my abilities....but what if God has bigger plans for me? Could I really? Am I ready for that?
Today is really a "what if" sort of day for me. As I look at all the blessings He has given me, how can I not think about how I can share that joy, that overwhelming excitement, that "my cup runneth over" sort of feeling with others? I told Tyler the other day that I do believe if I told a mountain to move it would...but do I really? Is my mustard seed of faith enough?
Here's the realization that I had....it's not about me and my abilities and my ways....it's all about HIM, HIS abilities, HIS strengths, HIS callings, HIS kingdom, HIS decisions, HIS ways....the WAY! If He decided I can touch hundreds or thousands, then I can. But, it's all come down to this, do I choose to accept and walk in the Way?
Lord....I am shaking like a leaf just at the thought of this, but I want to live the Way. I want to do what you would have me to do. Whether it's to reach one heart or thousands. Continue to reveal yourself to me, through Your words, the encouraging words of my husband, and the prophetic words of a ministry team. I am really trying, help me to be more quiet and to just listen. In Your Name, Amen.
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