Monday May 28, 2012

List the fears that stop you from serving & ministering.

Pray against these fears.

 

Read Deuteronomy 20:1-4

 

Fear has for far too long crippled the work of the church. Ministries have been stifled, outreach has been choked, compassion has shrivelled up because of fear.

 

Both individuals and churches succumb to fear. New ministry projects may be too risky. Spending for an outreach project may be too high. The payoff may not be as good as desired. Fear cripples the work of Christ.

 

As Israel stood on the shore of the Jordan river, about to enter the Promised Land, she was warned against fear. The enemy would be tall and strong and numerous and advanced in their military strength. Yet she was not to be afraid. Israel was to march forward in victory because it was Yahweh, their God, who would go out and fight for them. It was God who would win the victory for them.

 

Even so, Israel was never called to sit back and do nothing. She was called to step out in faith, to march into battle and to know with certainty that God would fight for them.

 

Can you step out in faith today? Do you know with absolute certainty that God will be with you and ahead of you? Do you know that God will fight for you? That knowledge should not cause you to sit back and do nothing but rather should spur you on to greater heights of love and sacrifice. Step out in faith today and serve God without fear.

 

Prayer:

¥ As the state assembly of the Presbyterian Church meets this month pray that these men who meet together will be men who do not fear. Pray that all issues will be tackled in a godly, Christ honouring way and that Scripture will be held in the highest regard in all issues and debates.

¥ Pray that Student Life both here and overseas would continue to fearlessly make disciples in Jesus’ name. Pray that they would have the funds and the resources necessary to continue their work.