BBD 03.16.09 Time for Action
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03.16.09
Time for Action
And the Lord said to Moses, "Why do you cry to Me? Tell the children of
Israel to go forward. But lift up your rod, and stretch out your hand over
the sea and divide it. And the children of Israel shall go on dry ground
through the midst of the sea." - Exodus 14:15-16.
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to
salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the
Greek. - Romans 1:16.
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. - Philippians 4:13.
Pharaoh had allowed the Israelites to leave after the final plague of death
upon the first born sons of Egypt. But then Pharaoh had a change of heart
and decided he would reclaim his slaves. He has them trapped between his
chariots and the Red Sea. Soon he will either have them as his slaves or
will destroy them all.
For Moses and the Israelites, it is a time of urgency and Moses knows their
deliverance lies in the strong arm of the Lord. Moses has been trained by
God and given the instrument needed to bring about their deliverance. God in
effect, says to Moses, "Don't waste time talking to me when you know what to
do. Use the rod I have given you."
Some situations are so urgent that we must pray as we go. In some situations
we do not have time for a week of fasting and praying. Instead we must
depend upon the instruction in righteousness that we have been given and the
leadership of the Holy Spirit as we move forward in action.
John Eliot (1604-1609) is called the "Apostle to the native Americans." His
translation of the Bible into Algonquin was the first Bible printed in the
United States. He visited Native American tribes throughout New England. He
preached, taught, and baptized. John Eliot once said, "We must not sit still
and look for miracles; up and be doing, and the Lord will be with thee.
Prayer and pains, through faith in Christ Jesus will do anything."
Dwight L. Moody was another man of action. Once when he was discussing and
idea for outreach with a church leader he asked the man, "What do you
think?" "We've been aimin' to do it for two years," the church leader
replied. "Well now," says Moody, "don't you think it's time to fire?"
Has God been speaking to you about something He wants you to do? Is there a
neighbor, a friend, a relative, co-worker, or someone else that you know is
lost? You know that you need to share your faith with them, but you keep
putting it off?
Has God been speaking to you about serving Him in a greater way? Is there a
ministry in your church that needs help? Are you being called into
bi-vocational or full-time ministry?
Maybe it is time to do something!
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