Confident and Determined
By G. Neil Armstrong
I ponder briefly, as I think over the last days if I might really be all alone in this purpose. I dont say this to my boasting, but to my hurt. How many remain who will dedicate, undivided effort and care to God; I mean undivided? Proverbs 6:10-11 happens all the time to even the most devout of men. I have determined in my heart as truth that if a sincere man hopes to remain strong and with our sloth, that man must be faced continually with adversity. How else will he remain alert in the wrestling of the ruthless?
We do get tired. We must rest. We also must build our standards to strengthen us to exceed the opposition ALL of the opposition. We must FAR exceed their strengths. Word to enter into rest. Slumber is not acceptable. Relaxation is the reward at the end, not before and not during! LIVES are depending on US.
Sure, God can do all of this with no aide or influence whatsoever from the tangible earth vessels. God was God on the face of the deep. God was God BEFORE the deep. God is the same as always is, was and forever with or without us. Im grateful to be chosen for the very front of the battle. I have unwavering confidence that in the throws of battle, those behind me will live. Those beside me will live and help me live. Even my right hand holds less of my confidence then what I have in God for my preservation. He need only say it I will go to His purpose. For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
All of this said, Im not saying that there is no fault found in me. God knows, and many people know that I have sinned. I did not just sin either; I sinned wickedly and constantly for months at a time, and many times over.
The how can I be counted for the purpose, and whats different about the others? Absolutely no difference can be found in me and in them. I know I am, do you? I am not just hoping for a place in service for God. I am taking my place now. I am putting the Word on my feet and I am standing on those grounds period. Im not even going to wrestle and angel to get a purpose. It wouldnt change a thing. My only authority; the only way I wont, dont, or cant is if God does GO AND DO MY BIDDING, EVEN UNTO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH.
Dear Reader, its not at all an overwhelming thing to do whatsoever God commands, now, not later. The ministry is in earth. Its not out of this world. Its a small matter if a person compares it to all that exists. Earth is only but a speck, a drop in the bucket, a grain of sand on the worlds largest desert floor. Rise above the challenge, as an eagle soars above the storms!
Tuesday, August 11, 2009 1:30pm
