ACTION

“But if you look carefully into the perfect law that sets you free, and if you do what it says and don’t forget what you heard, then God will bless you for doing it.” ‭‭James‬ ‭1:25‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Advancing

Christianity

Through

Inspirational 

Outreach 

Now

    Spending time in the presence of the Lord and seeking His direction will always prove to be the most prudent course of action. God has a victorious plan for every battle we face. Scripture promises again and again; those who seek the Lord will be blessed. It also promises those who reject the Lord will be left without hope.

“Say to the nations far and wide: “Get ready for war! Call out your best warriors. Let all your fighting men advance for the attack. Hammer your plowshares into swords and your pruning hooks into spears. Train even your weaklings to be warriors. Come quickly, all you nations everywhere. Gather together in the valley.” And now, O Lord, call out your warriors! … Swing the sickle, for the harvest is ripe. Come, tread the grapes, for the winepress is full. The storage vats are overflowing with the wickedness of these people.” Thousands upon thousands are waiting in the valley of decision. There the day of the Lord will soon arrive.” ‭‭Joel‬ ‭3:9-11, 13-14‬ ‭NLT‬‬

    The “day of the Lord” is coming. That day will be both great and terrible. We are all being confronted by the wickedness in this world. As Christians, followers of Christ, we carry the message of hope and salvation. We are sharing that message around the world.

“How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of the messenger who brings good news, the good news of peace and salvation, the news that the God of Israel reigns!” ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭52:7‬ ‭NLT‬‬

“But you, dear friends, must build each other up in your most holy faith, pray in the power of the Holy Spirit, and await the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ, who will bring you eternal life. In this way, you will keep yourselves safe in God’s love. And you must show mercy to those whose faith is wavering. Rescue others by snatching them from the flames of judgment. Show mercy to still others, but do so with great caution, hating the sins that contaminate their lives.” ‭‭Jude‬ ‭1:20-23‬ ‭NLT‬‬

    Faith calls us to action. Faith is inspirational. Our action, under the direction of the Holy Spirit, moves the Kingdom of God forward. God expects us to act with wisdom. He never calls His people into battle without a plan.

““Look, I am sending you out as sheep among wolves. So be as shrewd as snakes and harmless as doves.” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭10:16‬ ‭NLT‬‬

“Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil.” ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭6:11‬ ‭NLT‬‬

    Outreach and action that is effective and inspiring is built upon the word of God. It is His world that guides, directs, motivates and changes us. The word of God teaches us to do right.

“All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.” ‭‭2 Timothy‬ ‭3:16‬ ‭NLT‬‬

    When is the time to take action? Now is the time. Where should we focus our efforts? God has all the answers. Wherever He has placed us, He expects us to be fruitful in ministry.

“For God says, “At just the right time, I heard you. On the day of salvation, I helped you.” Indeed, the “right time” is now. Today is the day of salvation.” ‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭6:2‬ ‭NLT‬‬