Showing Yourself Faithful
When D.L. Moody found his life in Christ, he looked for some opportunities to
teach at a church, but no one wanted to use the uneducated man. He started his
own Bible study in a shoe store, and it wasn't long before kids were coming out
of the woodwork. People couldn't help but notice him because he was bearing
fruit, and few have left such an imprint as his upon the world.
Paul said, "I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He
considered me faithful, putting me into service" (1 Timothy 1:12). Show yourself
faithful by exploiting the opportunities around you. The needs of people are
everywhere so what are you waiting for?
A man in my church often expressed his frustration with his job. For 20 years
he'd been working as a construction worker and he hated it! Frustrated with his
career, he wondered why God wouldn't call him out of it.
I asked him if he had ever expressed dissatisfaction about his job with his
fellow employees who weren't Christians. He said, "Oh, sure. I complain right
along with the rest of them."
I continued, "What do you suppose that does to your witness?" He was a little
startled by my question. I added, "Do you realize that God has you exactly where
He wants you? When you assume your responsibility to be the person God wants you
to be as a construction worker, He may open a new door for you."
The Holy Spirit must have brought conviction because this man became a
missionary at work. He displayed concern for the needs of his coworkers and
their families and soon had a series of witnessing experiences to share. Within
six months an opportunity arose and he left construction work. And all because
he started to bloom where he was planted.
Dr. Anderson, Freedom in Christ and Harvest House Publishers www.ficm.org