Sunday we looked at the story of Jonathan and his armor-bearer attacking the Philistine camp by themselves with only one sword between them. In the story Jonathan and his armor-bearer stepped up and killed 20 enemy soldiers. And what happened next?
THEN panic struck the whole army - those in the camp and field, and those in the outposts and raiding parties - and the ground shook. It was a panic sent by God. 1 Samuel 14:15
Emphasis on "THEN!" God didn't show up until they stepped up. Over and over throughout the scriptures there is a correlation between our willingness to step out in faith and do something, and the miraculous power of God showing up on the scene.
It seems that most of the time God wants us to put our faith on the line and the miraculous shows up on the other side of that line.
- Abraham had to step up and leave his home country before God could lead him to the land he promised
- Moses had to step up and stand up to Pharaoh in order to see Israel delivered
- David had to step up with five stones and take on Goliath
- Peter had to throw his nets over the other side of the boat to haul in the load of fish
It was a matter of stepping up...doing something...acting in faith...obedience...even though at the time it seemed like a ridiculous thing to do.
So where do you need to step up to see God show up?
- In your marriage?
- With your kids?
- Tithing?
- Getting baptized?
- Joining a Community Group or Serving Team?
- Inviting someone to church?
Step up and see what God does!
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