08/07/2021
God calls each of us to do big and sometimes scary things. Taking that first step of obedience might look like...
..Moving to a new place God is calling you to.
..Speaking up in a situation the Holy Spirit placed on your heart.
..Starting your own small group to lead others to Jesus.
Most of the time, it’s going to be outside of your comfort zone. I remember being so scared the first time I felt the nudge to go pray over a stranger. Who? Me? I’m not good with words and have never felt “qualified” for things like that, but I had been in a habit of saying “yes” and couldn’t stop now. The result? The Holy Spirit took over and I have a memory I will never forget.
The journey of obedience hasn’t been easy, and I am far from perfect, but I wouldn’t trade any of it for the world. Each nudge has made me bolder. Each “yes” has changed lives. Following Jesus doesn’t result in life being easy and prosperous; Jesus tells us this in John 16:33. But I can tell you that, with each step of obedience you take, doors will open, and amazing things will happen.
God is always nudging us to do uncomfortable things. Always whispering plans in our ears. And we listen because we know He has a reason behind every little thing even if we can’t see it yet.
When you feel that nudge on your heart to do something uncomfortable, or maybe even a little crazy, will you act on it? Will you let down your guard, step out and do the scary thing? I can tell you right now, there isn’t anything too big or too scary for our God. He’s writing your story … just let Him take the lead.
-Nichole Kirk (Dear Heart)
What’s one thing that God has been pushing you to do that seems too big or uncomfortable for you?
