It's been a week now, and I'm no less convicted, no less convinced that God spoke, and no more concerned about the future.
Perhaps I should back up. Holly and I went to a Student Leadership Conference last Monday and Tuesday put on by StudentLife. It was called Refuge. I knew it would be quality and that I would be challenged, but didn't realize that I would literally be sitting in a room full of people and feel the breath of God deep in my spirit. Tuesday night David Platt spoke on 2 spiritual musts for leadership. They are: 1) an unwavering confidence in the Gospel, and 2) an unwavering commitment to the Mission.
I fell under deep conviction. Deeper than I can remember previously in my life. I have been maintaining comfort while making it appear that I am stepping out, but my faith is small. My trust is small. My love is small, because (and probably directly proportional to) my view of God is small. Holly and I were left answering this question: "If we had no concerns in life (i.e. a mortgage, a car payment, no kids, no ministry, etc.), what would we attempt for God?" The answers started pouring out, and it was clear that we should pursue those things and trust in God to take care of the concerns. That night we began a prayer ledger with specific concrete things that we believe, even expect God to do, and He has already shown us His provision in this time of committing ourselves to His Gospel and His Mission. There is a sense of excitement, and intrigue to see God bring these things about in our life. How long will it take? How will He make it happen? Where will we go? What will we get to be a part of? Time will tell. My place in all of this is to STAY FOCUSED! I should remain with my convictions, remembering when God spoke, and without a passing thought to the needs of tomorrow. He will take care of all of that if I keep the important things...important.
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