Don't be afraid...STEP OUT!

Joyce Meyer once said, "Those who try to hang on when God is trying to move on will always be miserable."

I have definitely been there! There are times when God wants to take us to the next level in our spiritual development, but we hesitate because of fear, doubt and uncertainty. At these moments, we are between two worlds - one in which we understand, and the other that is beyond our comprehension. Instead of launching out in faith, we tend to linger where we feel comfortable and secure. In doing so, we miss the destiny that God has for us. We can never grasp the future blessings if we are still holding on to the past. The problem most of us run into when we get to our breaking point, is that instead of tapping into the Lord's power through prayer for a breakthrough, we depend on our own strength, and end up in a breakdown.

WHAT I KNOW FOR SURE: God's power is always there for the taking! Sometimes though, the Lord requires us to take the first step of faith and then the resources will be provided.

The widow in II Kings 4 saw God's bounty unleashed when she obeyed the prophet Elisha who asked her to gather as many jars as she could find, and fill them with the small amount of oil she had on hand. God's miraculous power multiplied her resources, and the oil supply ran out only when no more jars could be found to fill. Likewise, God's power will flow through our lives continually as we make ourselves available to Him.

"You determine the depth of your relationship with the Lord and He determines the next level of blessings for your life." Make yourself available for the Master’s use.