2 Corinthians 12:8-11
New International Version 1984 (NIV1984)
8 Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. 9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. ” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. 10 That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions,in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
If I have any life verse, you're reading it.
Because I am flawed, God can use me. My problems make me lean on Him, trusting in Him for almost everything. As a result, He can use me.
Why did God call me to evangelism? I think, in part, because it's something I could never do on my own. The rest of it: I am willing and obedient.
Take the handouts, for instance. For many years after Ron's accident, I had major anxiety attacks when I got anywhere near a busy street. Now I stand on a median, in the middle of a busy street, handing out Bibles.
Which brings me to the warning.
For years, I bought "my" own Bibles to hand out. Occasionally, I'd get a little extra discount, or a few extra Bibles, from the bookstore. I always said thank you.
This year I started acquiring donors. They buy the Bibles, I hand them out.
Now, if you've read for a while you know I always end up with major problems before, and after, a Bible Handout. I've had everything from plumbing run amok, usually a customary massive depression, financial troubles, marriage problems, you name it. I expect it.
I feel guilty, though. The donors get them too! In fact, I got an email today. A guy wants to buy some Bibles. I said, great, but... and warned him to expect a lot of spiritual attacks.
I'm used to it. If a donor wants to sign up, OK. But I'm not putting you on the devil's hit list without a little warning!
OH, and if you pray, please pray for the donors and recipients! Thanks!
If I have any life verse, you're reading it.
Because I am flawed, God can use me. My problems make me lean on Him, trusting in Him for almost everything. As a result, He can use me.
Why did God call me to evangelism? I think, in part, because it's something I could never do on my own. The rest of it: I am willing and obedient.
Take the handouts, for instance. For many years after Ron's accident, I had major anxiety attacks when I got anywhere near a busy street. Now I stand on a median, in the middle of a busy street, handing out Bibles.
Which brings me to the warning.
For years, I bought "my" own Bibles to hand out. Occasionally, I'd get a little extra discount, or a few extra Bibles, from the bookstore. I always said thank you.
This year I started acquiring donors. They buy the Bibles, I hand them out.
Now, if you've read for a while you know I always end up with major problems before, and after, a Bible Handout. I've had everything from plumbing run amok, usually a customary massive depression, financial troubles, marriage problems, you name it. I expect it.
I feel guilty, though. The donors get them too! In fact, I got an email today. A guy wants to buy some Bibles. I said, great, but... and warned him to expect a lot of spiritual attacks.
I'm used to it. If a donor wants to sign up, OK. But I'm not putting you on the devil's hit list without a little warning!
OH, and if you pray, please pray for the donors and recipients! Thanks!
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