Just Do It!

Good Morning,

Isaiah 55:10-11 (NIV)
As the rain and the snow
come down from heaven,
and do not return to it
without watering the earth
and making it bud and flourish,
so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater,
so is my word that goes out from my mouth:
It will not return to me empty,
but will accomplish what I desire
and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.

This word and promise from the mouth of God through Isaiah often comes to us just at times when we might wonder if what we're saying or doing in service to God is doing any good. You see, it happens to all of us at one time or another. We doubt, some more than others, about whether or not the trouble, effort, and time we spend speaking or writing on behalf of God does any good. Or, we sometimes tend to think, am I just spinning my wheels? Maybe, wasting my time? Putting forth effort that produces nothing? That, my friends, is our human side, which tends to want to SEE results from our actions. It can also come from the enemy who wants to sow doubt into our minds so we might stop whatever it is we're for God's kingdom, in His name.

These verses come to me, personally, at times when I feel like it's time to maybe give up the ministry that God has blessed me with. I'm sure that it's much the same for you, as well. I think that I should, perhaps, tattoo these words on my body so that I can see them every day and be reassured by them in my moments of doubt.

Today's message from God to all of us who toil in some way to use His words in some form is very simple. God is telling us, even if we don't see or feel the results of what we do, that His words will NOT return to Him empty. What He has us say or do in His service WILL do what it is He wishes them to do. His purpose will always be done as He desires. It is our job, you see, just to be obedient and listen to His instruction, to His word, and carry out what it is He would have us to do.

God doesn't use us lightly. He has a purpose and reason for having us do the work that He gives. Every one of us. So, to steal a phrase from Nike.....

JUST DO IT!

Love, peace, and blessings,

David