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"I'm supposed to preach today, but..." Paul Swaim December 31, 2006 |
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Some things the Bible says about our fears and excuses:
I don't want to.
Heb 10.24-25 - Don't forsake assembly (it is not
about me, it about US)
Matt 28 - Great commission (imperative, not a question)
Why should I?
I Pet 2.21 - Follow in His steps
There are other, better people to do the job.
Romans 8.28-31 - We are called out by God Himself.
I don't know enough. / I'm afraid I might fail.
Romans 8.26-27
My past prevents me from being part.
The blood of Christ is more powerful than sin.
Romans 3.21-24 - I'm being lawful by holding onto my sin.
I don't have time.
Time is spent like money, and it is more precious
than money.
I HAVE time, and I know the good I should do.
James 4.4-5 - God desires and deserves my time.
Matthew 10:37-39 - God's work is most important.
Matthew 19:29 - God rewards the diligent.
It's too much work.
That isn't what I want to do.
Someone else will do it.
James 4.13-17 - I know the good I should do
Prov 19.21 - God has a purpose.
There's too much politics when you're deeply involved. I was hurt once.
Christ was hurt many times, and He kept working.
Matt 5.11-12 - Even the prophets went through that.
I already did a few things. I've done my time.
I Cor 9.24-27 - Run to win. This race is still running.
I already give to the church, financially.
Psalm 51.16-17 - God desires the willing, deepest part of me, not the reluctant, man-made dollar.
Conclusion:
Ask yourself and pray "What ARE my gifts? What gets
me fired up to be part of God's work?". God's plan is moving forward;
don't be left out.