'And he (Elisha) said, "Take it up." So [one of the 'sons of the prophets'] reached out his hand and took it (the axe head).' ~ 2 Kings 6:7
Have a Plan.
Lean into your Partnership.
Don't Panic.
Trust God's Power.
As we learned together from Sunday's sermon, Elisha was used by God to reveal these four steps which showed how to receive and live under God's gracious care. All of these are vital to a relationship with God which is dependent upon the Holy Spirit by faith in Jesus Christ. But it is the last step - Trust God's Power - that is perhaps the hardest. This is because this is the step that requires one to actually DO something that is outside of one's comfort zone, capacity, or perceived ability.
Really, though, it comes down to faith.
Is God trustworthy
When the Holy Spirit provides a clear way forward, will the next step you take be one of faith, or will you shrink back in fear?
Pray about it. Seek godly counsel. Search God's Word for guidance
But when you have done all of these, then Trust God's Power and ...
...Do the next right thing.
Praying for you as we press forward together.
~ Pastor Sean and Tess
PS - Welcome to the New Year! Decide right now to make this year better than the last one in terms of your relationship with God in Christ Jesus and then take one practical step to make this happen. You will be refreshed in your soul as you do.