Monday, June 9, 2014

Opportunities to be Jesus hands, feet, voice, and heart

God throws opportunities to make a difference into our path daily. The question are we looking for them and when we see them how do we respond?

I have to admit I never used to see them very often. I only saw what I was looking for, and that was an opportunity or lack thereof to go overseas. And so often I missed the amazing opportunities God gave me to make an impact here in the USA. Constantly now I notice the request for prayers and donations all over social media. The options and opportunities to help others are overwhelming but such an amazing blessing and gift. God gives us the gift of being able to make a difference in other's lives. Sometimes thats through words of encouragement or interaction, other times through prayer, and yet other times through financial or material means. I never used to see them as equal but they are. God uses us in different ways to help the body of Christ and to further His kingdom on earth.

I don't have a whole lot I can offer of myself right now, I don't have much time I can offer. But I can give my prayers, and I can give my money, to support ministries and missions that need just that. I am constantly having my eyes opened to the needs all around me and it has been such a blessing from God that He is allowing me to see and participate in helping others in a new way.

So I encourage you to look around and see what opportunities God has given you to step out in faith and be blessed by helping His kingdom. You'll be amazed by how many there are and how rewarding it is to be a part of God's plan for this world! :)

So start with one thing. The next time you see a request for prayer or money or willing hands to serve, don't just pass it by and think "oh that's nice". Do something! Knowing about problems and needs isn't enough if you do nothing when you have the ability to do something! Do something for others at every opportunity you get, because Jesus did everything for you!