"I press on to take hold of that for which Christ has taken hold of me." Phil. 3:12b
This morning I was working on my "Believing God" study and this verse took hold of me. Almost as if Christ himself were doing so. Do I press on? Have I taken hold of all the "that" for which Christ has taken hold of me? I believe I am finally beginning to do just that. This verse has given me new inspiration to do so. I know one thing about me - well, maybe two. I am lazy and I procrastinate. Maybe that is one thing. (I know more, but for right now these two are out in front.) I have known for years God has called me to write. It doesn't matter if I sell it or publish it. I'm just supposed to write it. I've always wondered what "it" is. But now I know I'm just supposed to sit down and write. "It" will come. What I've thought up to now is that I was supposed to do the writing. I'm not. I'm just supplying the paper, pen and willingness to put one to the other. God will inspire and empower me to put the words on paper. I've always leaned on the excuse that I only have a high school education. What could I possibly write that anyone would want to read? God will use us where we are. (He doesn't require higher education or titles or high salaries. He only requires our heart and the willingness to be used. Now don't get me wrong. I am not saying don't go to college. This has been one of my big regrets. I strongly advise everyone to go do the deal. I'm just saying for me that is no longer an excuse.)
I know Christ has taken hold of me. I know there's a purpose beyond His pure love for me. I want to take hold of that purpose in my life. Right after I wrote that verse down on an index card I plan to carry with me all day today, I walked outside. The sunrise was stunning. If I could have found my camera there would be a photo posted, but God wanted me to sit with Him and see it. I sat by the pool and noticed in the reflection that I was completely surrounded by the glory of the sun. Or was it the Son? And that verse came to me Psalm 19:1 "The heavens declare the glory of God, the skies proclaim the works of His hands. Day after day they pour forth speech, night after night they display knowledge." And I heard God tell me in my heart, "Reflect my glory." And it's that simple. Press in. Take hold. He has taken hold of me. Glory!
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Candy the words "taken hold of" were important to me this morning. THese last few days have been full of some challenging events that leave me "hanging on to Abba", to remember He knows all the events.
Now reading this I realize that because Abba has taken hold of me, He is also asking me to standing up in this pressure and continue to be the passionate flame of love that can bring tenderness to those around me who are experiencing these challenging situations.
Thank you for this gentle word in the early morning
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