As You Go

I must apologize to the few of you that actually read my fledgling blog for my lengthy absence. I usually try to post at least once a week, or as often as God gives me something. One thing I did promise myself is that I would not bore you with a daily blog telling you about what frappuccino I ordered from Starbucks on my way to work that morning. Those of you who know me well are probably shocked that I do this at all. I have a friend who tried to convince me that keeping a journal was a good idea. I secretly joked with myself that the only reason he called it a "journal" was because it was a more manly word that would make him feel better about the fact that he kept a diary. He did however talk me into starting this blog, but I wanted it to be something that would help people to live victoriously in Christ. Which brings me to this posting that appears after a three week hiatus. I had not posted until now because I did not feel that God had revealed anything flashy enough to be considered worthy of my time or effort, but that is exactly the essence of what He was trying to teach me. His revelations are not always front page news. I have a wise friend with whom I often counsel with tell me, "Jeff, don't always look for the results." He knows me well enough to know that although I don't seek attention, my heart longs to see God do a supernatural work through my life, and that I often become frustrated when it seems that nothing is happening. Patience is not my strong suit, and I am not a big fan of waiting. When he said that, tears filled my eyes as something began to resonate in my spirit. It was the words of Jesus in Matthew 28:19, the two words "go therefore." Some translations say, "as you go." To me that means life. Jesus was telling us the same thing my friend told me that night on the phone; as you live life, do these things I have commanded you to do. I have been so caught up in the end game, looking for results, that I neglected to go and do anything. I am convinced that the reason we do not live powerful Spirit filled lives with supernatural fruit is because we are not living His mission. If we will step out in obedience to His call, the Spirit will meet us there and do more than we are able to ask or think.