Completing the Task
I was reading a tome from David Wilkerson yesterday on the subject of seeing it through to its conclusion (http://www.worldchallenge.org/en/devotions/2010/he-calls-us-to-see-it-through). One of the verses that David cites is found in the book of Luke:
Luke 14:28-30 (NASB) [28] “For which one of you, when he wants to build a tower, does not first sit down and calculate the cost to see if he has enough to complete it?[29] “Otherwise, when he has laid a foundation and is not able to finish, all who observe it begin to ridicule him,[30] saying, ‘This man began to build and was not able to finish.’
I guess that I have not really thought about the things I may face by becoming more obedient and closer to the Lord. Should I be afraid? Or, should I carry it through to the end because I know the reward is worth it? I might face duress and unfair dealings. I might even face poverty. I really haven't faced a situation where I have lost everything - would I be willing tong there? Even I would have to pause on that one. I know that my Lord will take care of me and my family because I have seen Him do it so many times in the past. But am I really willing to let Him send me wherever He wants? I have proven the Lord before and I can say without a doubt, He cares for me. What do I need to explore or go through to achieve what He wants for me? How will I know? That is the quest that I find myself on these days. I must admit that I am fearful. This will not be answered overnight.
Luke 14:28-30 (NASB) [28] “For which one of you, when he wants to build a tower, does not first sit down and calculate the cost to see if he has enough to complete it?[29] “Otherwise, when he has laid a foundation and is not able to finish, all who observe it begin to ridicule him,[30] saying, ‘This man began to build and was not able to finish.’
I guess that I have not really thought about the things I may face by becoming more obedient and closer to the Lord. Should I be afraid? Or, should I carry it through to the end because I know the reward is worth it? I might face duress and unfair dealings. I might even face poverty. I really haven't faced a situation where I have lost everything - would I be willing tong there? Even I would have to pause on that one. I know that my Lord will take care of me and my family because I have seen Him do it so many times in the past. But am I really willing to let Him send me wherever He wants? I have proven the Lord before and I can say without a doubt, He cares for me. What do I need to explore or go through to achieve what He wants for me? How will I know? That is the quest that I find myself on these days. I must admit that I am fearful. This will not be answered overnight.