Could God use a single question to shape who you are and where you are going in life? Discovering God’s perfect will is not always easy, but it is possible.
Here is Tomas’ story . . .
“Will you dedicate your life to ministry?” I thought about the question as I sat among other young counselors getting ready to spend the summer serving at a youth camp. We all had a decision to make.
I grew up in a Christian family and accepted Jesus at age nine. I never seriously doubted my faith, but my walk with Christ was not without struggles. Throughout my teenage years, I felt cut off from God. I lost hope that things would change and just wanted to die. Then, God used my brother to make me go to a youth gathering where I reconnected with God. Two years later – again because of my brother – here I was at the youth camp.
When the question was asked, “Will you dedicate your life to ministry?” I knew this was God’s call for me. I said, “Yes, I will.”
The camp eventually offered me a two-year internship. I prayed and sought God for clear direction. I wanted to serve Him, and the camp seemed to be the best option. Though I did not hear an obvious "yes" from God, I accepted the internship. I almost changed my mind, though, after discovering I would have to preach. Yet, as God worked in my life, I found myself feeling more comfortable and even enjoying preaching.
As my internship ended, I decided to study theology to become a pastor. While pursuing my degree, I worked as a youth pastor and several years later on staff with Josiah Venture. Then, a friend informed me of a church plant in need of a leader. After just one conversation with the church leadership, I was asked to help lead. My wife and I prayed for months, again seeking a definite response from the Lord. Without a clear answer, we declined the offer.
That's when God began speaking to our hearts through other methods, just like He had done when I took the job at the camp. So two months later, we called the church and made the commitment to go where God was leading. We continue to lead at this church today. For me, bold obedience is a lifetime of faithfully following God’s call, even when you don't have all the answers.
God does not need us to know His will to accomplish His plan through us. He just “needs” our faithfulness.
Dare to Ask God to help you respond with bold faith to follow where He leads.
Until all worship,
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God’s passion for His people can not be extinguished. Do you embody this same passion?