The Messenger

Have you ever been in the situation where you felt like God wanted to use you as a messenger?

You know... to have you share something with a brother or sister in Christ.

It's that deep down conviction that you need to speak up.

"But what if it's my own imagination Lord?"

"Or what if it's just that spicy enchilada I ate last night?"

It's those kinds of questions that can lead us to ignore the prompting.

Yes, we're human and we can be mistaken.

And being too hasty can be a BIG mistake.

But how many times do we bring this "message" up as we talk with God?

Do we ask for confirmation in His Word.. the Bible.. that this is from Him?

He'll never contradict His revealed will in Scripture.

In fact, the very "message" you feel led to share may be a Bible verse.

Bible teacher Larry Kreider says when getting up the courage to deliver the "message" we need to avoid a "Thus saith the Lord" approach.

Instead we can use the "question approach".

For example, we can begin by saying something like "Could the Lord be saying....?" or "tell me if your spirit resonates with the word that is on my heart."

And then pray for God to take the word, or the "seed" that was planted and cause it to grow if it's His will.

Yes, it's possible for us to be mistaken.

But shouldn't we take the chance?

Who wants to pass up an opportunity to be an errand boy (or girl) for the God of the Universe?

Not me.

Not anymore.