“Ah Sovereign Lord” I said “I do not know how
to speak, I am only a child”.
But the Lord said to me, ” Do not say,’ I am only a child’. You must go to
everyone I send you to say whatever I command you. Do not be afraid of them,
for I am with you and will rescue you”, declares the Lord.
Then the Lord reached out his hand and
touched my mouth and said to me “Now, I
have put my words in your mouth. See today I have appointed you over nations and
kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to
plant. “V.6-9
“They will fight against you but will not overcome you for I am with you and
will rescue you”
declares the Lord V. 19
(This is the Call of Jeremiahs -Chapter 1)
I
will not be silent anymore!
The Lord has put words in our mouth to speak and
appointed each one of us for a greater calling -just like he appointed Jeremiah
or even Moses and many other people in the bible. He does not call the ones who
are qualified or fit the part perfectly, but calls the broken, ones that are
afraid- this way through our weaknesses Gods strength is shown.
Personally
I have called out to God a lot these last few days, because I am sick of letting
myself rise up, letting fear take control and staying quiet. I have broken the
silence off and moving forward because the Lord has anointed my lips and wants
to use me. If we can truly grasp that it
is not about us and get over ourselves and start serving, loving and humbling
ourselves for other- we may start to speak and act. Many times the Lord wants
to use us either in actions or words, but we step back because we are scared
and think maybe that is wrong. But we must risk ourselves for a greater purpose
of bringing Kingdom and hope to this world. Maybe it is just that one person on
the street corner you know you need to talk to- do it! You never know where it
will lead or what God is doing in their hearts; maybe you will be the first
person to acknowledge them in that day. Maybe it is about them and God using
you for them.
This
is a constant struggle, I am always asking God why I am here (wherever that may
be at the time), and what he has for me
but maybe the question is what do you have for these people and how do
you want to use me. God taught me this story a while back but it seems I always
need refreshment.
A
year ago I moved to Vancouver Island (which is a couple hour boat ride away
from home). I went there with an open heart not really knowing the plan but as
time went by my cry out to God was, “what are you showing me God? What do you
want to teach me?” After eight months of being there, I was saying my goodbyes
and God clearly told me, “It was not for you I brought you here but for the
people you meant along the way.” If only I caught that sooner life would have
been easier.
Well
doing the World Race, I realized fast it is not about me. I mean I do learn a
lot and get to absorb in the cultures, people, and ministries and learn about
myself but really above all it is about the people- loving others, serving and
bringing truth and light. For me to be silent is not fair, because God wants to
use me to bringing salvation and hope. When I withhold the information, I am
letting myself and fears take over. Those words spoken could be light to
someone, a smile, a joy and hope.
DO NOT STAY
SILENT- God has anointed our lips and appointed us for a great destiny.
I have chosen not
to stay silent anymore!
Word spoken over my life:
I have anointed lips!
