Hebrews 13:20-21 (ESV)
20 Now may the God of peace who brought again from the
dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the
eternal covenant, 21 equip you with everything good that you may do his will,
working in us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to
whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
While on the road to Damascus, Jesus appeared to Saul,
blinded him and directed him to go to Damascus. There, God spoke to Ananias of
Saul and told to lay hands on this troubled man. Ananias did as he commanded
and Saul was filled with the Holy Spirit, healed of his blindness and
immediately baptized.
In another instance, while Cornelius was praying, God
sent an angel to tell him "Go and find Peter and he shall tell you what
you need to do." Cornelius, along with his household and friends, did what
he commanded, and God used Peter to bring them all into the Kingdom!
God could have easily brought both Saul and Cornelius
into the Kingdom without the intervention of any believer – but that was not
His plan. He used Ananias, Peter and countless others to finish what He had
already started!
In the same way, God wants to include us in His plans! He
has been speaking to people in our families, neighborhoods, offices and
everywhere else we go! He has been drawing them gently and He wants us to be a
part of their salvation!
God still speaks to His people, does He not? And we are His
sheep and know His voice, do we not? Let's start being used by the Lord for His
great purposes -- let's be open to hearing His direction!
Dear Lord, help us to answer Your call and be there to
help lead those around us into Your kingdom. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
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