As a child, did you daydream alot? Was yours a vivid imagination? Did you see yourself in the stories you read or those read to you? I hope you said ‘Yes’ to the questions above! Because if you did, you’re probably a candidate for the kinds of EXPLOITS Jesus looks for in calling you.
If not, don’t breathe a sigh of relief – at least not yet! You are likely the kind of ‘steady eddy’ Jesus needs to “hold the fort down;” to take care of the day-to-day tasks required for the Kingdom to advance! That’s Stephen – the first Christian martyr in the Book of Acts. He was a table waiter! It’s an amazing story, Acts 6-7! And HOW he knew his Bible!
Imagine Stephen’s wife telling their children about their hero-Dad’s death. It was Stephen’s testimony that was an arrow ‘stuck’ in Saul’s (later Paul’s) heart, bringing him to faith in Jesus.
The powerful words he spoke at the last could not be dismissed! Without Stephen’s testimony, it can be argued, there would be no Paul!
At this point I have to be honest and ask, “What do I want to be able to tell my grandkids about Jesus and my walk with Him?” For many believers, the biggest Kingdom EXPLOIT is getting everybody in the car and to church on time, then escaping the brawl to be first in line at the pot-luck or restaurant. But that’s not me; and I hope it’s not YOU…
“Those who know their God shall be strong and carry out great Exploits” Dan 11:32
What if you determined that in this season of life you are stepping into a new chapter of faith? I read earlier this week 2 Chron 29:19: “Now I, Hezekiah, have decided to make an agreement with the Lord…” He was an offspring of a wicked king Ahaz, but Hezekiah made some strong decisions! What are some Exploits you can ready yourself for?
One of our iOutreach Inc Ambassadors shared some recent Kingdom EXPLOITS: “Most of my seed sowing has been at work and the gym, feel like those are my second and third homes. I’ve left a couple tracts at the gym. I’ve had some really good conversations this past month and just blessed to see God working in my life… been talking to Brad at the gym. First started out with a kind “how’s it going”. It’s lead to more conversations and I actually got Brad’s number and invited him to sit with us at church as he noticed my “Changed by Jesus” shirt. He has gone the last 3 weeks now. Praise God He is working in Brad’s heart and soul.”
Friends, there’s more but we don’t time to express! God’s men and women refuse to stay in the shadow of a depraved indifference. We ENGAGE in Kingdom EXPLOITS, praying for and seeking out the souls of men. “Let your light so shine…” iOi
Skye
Jesus is honored with your vitalized faith. Another ambassador: I showed one of our iOi cards to a young man last week, saying: “Do you know anyone asking these questions?” He spontaneously replied, “I’ve been asking myself these (questions) lately. Thanks. I’ll check it out.” Seed sown. It’s easy to give these cards to folks who serve you – cashiers, waiters, deliveries, salons, etc – wrap a dollar bill (or a $5) around the card and say “A gift for you at Easter.”
