Today as I was reading quite a few verses really jumped off the page to me. And at first, I couldn't see how, the what seemed like random verses, went together....but I think I see what He is trying to tell me through his words today. Some of my verses quoted may seem out of nowhere, but I will pull it all together eventually.
"When the uproar had ended, Paul sent for he disciples and, after encouraging them, said goodbye and set out of Macedonia....On the first of the week we came together to break bread. Paul spoke to the people and, because he intended to leave the next day, kept on talking until midnight....my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me - the task of testifying to the good news of God's grace."
Acts 20:1, 7, 24b
I have finally begun to grasp the idea that God has made me as an encourager on purpose. That is who I am 100%...whether it's to my family, friends, coworkers, whoever....I am just built that way. Those verses above talk all about it too. Being an encourager, talking and sharing your feelings and testimony....that's is exactly what God put me on this earth to do. He created me to not be afraid to be open and honest, even if it's about not nice things that happen throughout my life. He has taught me over the years to be totally transparent. But he has given me an old fashioned soul at the same time....not one that keeps me from talking about subjects that would be considered taboo, but to know there is a time and place, as well as a way to say everything. Somethings can be said straight out, upfront, and blunt. Other times you have to be gentle, quiet, patient, and discreet. (Those are things I am still learning, LOL!!) He also created me to be outgoing and friendly, I can stinkin' talk to anyone! Always have been that way, always will be. God knew exactly what He was doing when he put me together.
"Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers....Now I commit you to God and to the word of his grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance...in everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: "It is more blessed to give than to receive." Acts 20: 28, 32, 35
Now I know, usually these verses would apply to pastors....but I feel like there are people I am charged with reaching out to, women He put in my path, people God has told me to speak to, to have a part in their healing or their walk. I am not trying to speak too highly of myself, but I want to give back at least a small portion of what He has given to me. I want to be "more blessed" by giving myself over to Him to do as He wants me to.
Lord, today help me to be more of the type of encourager that You want me to be. Continue to build up those qualities in me, and stoke the fire in me to help others by showing them the same grace You have shown me throughout the years. I love You...help me to love them. Amen.
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