Truly, truly,
I say to you, whoever believes in me will also do the works that I
do; and greater works than these will he do, because I am going to
the Father. - John 14:12
What is a
“miracle”?
mir·a·cle
1. an effect or extraordinary event in the
physical world that surpasses all known human or natural powers and
is ascribed to a supernatural cause.
In order for a
miracle to happen, there are several necessaries required. 1. It is
the accomplishment of something otherwise deemed impossible. 2. It is
that impossible task brought about through supernatural means.
I want to be used
by God in a supernatural way, I want Him to be able to use my life to
work miracles in the lives of others. I have talent, I have many
abilities. I feel well-able to be used by God, and perhaps that is
the problem. Why would I need God's help to work through me if I am
already equipped to accomplish it myself?
Too often I ask,
“Lord, what can I do for you? What can I do to build a
ministry/touch lives/spread the gospel?” Perhaps the question
should really be, “Lord, what do you want to do through me to
further your Kingdom and bring glory to your name?”
To be honest, I
have never felt like someone that God couldn't use. I have never
experienced an identity crisis in which I feel totally worthless and
useless to God. In fact, it's generally the opposite... me wondering,
Lord, why haven't you guided me to use my talents yet? I should be
using them for something, right? When are you going to show me what
you've given them to me for?
I
want to see miracles, but I somehow also want to affect them through
my own doings, rather than relying solely on God. In fact, I rarely
find myself in situations where I've stepped out to the point of
needing to trust completely on God because
there is no plan B.
No
plan B. Now that is a frightening thought! I like my plans. I like
the assurance of a well-thought out plan and course of action. I like
knowing when/where/how/why/who. I like to know I can accomplish
something in my own strength.
Even
in the little things, I have such a hard time with “letting go and
letting God.” Focusing on prayer (and sometimes fasting as well),
without worrying about the “what ifs” and plan B's. Forget plan
B! I want God's plan A! I don't want to simply garner carnal glory
for myself, but rather doing whatever God has called me, His work and
for His glory.
Lord...
what do you want to do through me to further your Kingdom and bring
glory to your name?
Whatever
you ask in my name, this I will do, that the Father may be glorified
in the Son. If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it. - John
14:13-14
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