I'm always amazed at the tapestry of humanity. Each of us enters this world specifically blueprinted with the solution to someone else's problem. The trick is to get us to realize it. And that's really not hard to do. Just open your eyes.
To illustrate this point, I'd like to put a spin on a familiar bible story. Remember when Jesus arrived at the tomb of his good friend, Lazarus, amidst a throng of mourners and wailers?
John 11:38-39
38Jesus, once more deeply moved, came to the tomb. It was a cave with a stone laid across the entrance. 39"Take away the stone," he said.
Isn't it interesting that with all the power He was just about to display, Jesus told someone else to roll away the stone for Lazarus? I think that this points to the possibility that God fully intends for us, in some way, to be an active agent in one another's miracles. He doesn't expect us to do what only He can do, but He does expect us to desire a stake in the outcome.
How often do we cheat one another out of a possible breakthrough just because we're focused more on what we can't do than what we can do? Better yet, who is it that may be holding the key to your turnaround, and instead of just trusting God with what they have to offer, they remain content on the outskirts of your situation?
Thank God for those who take the blind leap into obedience and trust. They are the ones who have the awesome honor of taking part in the greatest miracles! I challenge you today to take a fresh look at the people you're connected with right now and do an inventory of the needs they have. Don't just pray for them; seek an answer. Then take the next step and ask God what He wants you to do to roll away their stone. Don't worry. He'll never ask you to roll a stone that is stronger than you are. You'll be surprised at what you suddenly become aware of that's already at your disposal. Sometimes what we consider trivial or inadequate is just the thing someone else may need at that time.
John 11: 41-44
41So they took away the stone. Then Jesus looked up and said, "Father, I thank you that you have heard me. 42I knew that you always hear me, but I said this for the benefit of the people standing here, that they may believe that you sent me."
43When he had said this, Jesus called in a loud voice, "Lazarus, come out!" 44The dead man came out, his hands and feet wrapped with strips of linen, and a cloth around his face.
Jesus said to them, "Take off the grave clothes and let him go."
4 comments:
twYou must be a fly on the wall when I am in my quiet time because this so speaks of what has been on my heart lately. I have often heard Mike Murdock say that our purpose is in the problem we can solve. I do wonder what problems I'm suppose to solve and for whom I am to solve them for. I hope that makes sense. This message has sparked my thoughts and my heart. I will now go back and do that inventory of those closest to me and with God's help figure out what needs I am to meet and what problems I am to solve. Thank you so much for your timely spiritual insight and the gracious way you deliver it. Continue to be a willing and faithful vessel of god's amazing message to others.
I absolutely love this post. It's so true. We were born to be vessels of honor--equipped and prepared for every good work. Thanks for helping us focus and refocus...we are blessed to BE a blessing.
Ewwwwwwww this is great on so many different angles. Hmm...where should I start? lol. Im just extremely convinced that God does require us to take part in another individual's "resurrection."In my personal experience its been sowing seed via prayer, finances, time, etc. God is awesome! And although it can be difficult doing his will and not mine, I know that its worth it because another person is brought closer to his presence. Thats what its all about!
Thank you all for sharing. It's encouraging and motivating to me, personally. Great feedback. Keep 'em comin'!
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