Over the years I have had friends say to me, “You must like being busy because you always have something going on. It seems as though you only have a few minutes here or there for any one thing and never time for me.” The truth is, I really “don’t” like it, it’s just the way my brain works, going from one thing to another without much idle time, and it is what I feel God has called me to at this season of my life. Even now I realize that today has been a long day as God is working this devotional in the late afternoon hours and not early morning as I normally do, due to having a trip to Phoenix Children’s Hospital with two of the kids. I have filled most of my life with “other things to do.” More recently, I am trying to live with the thought that whatever I do in life should come second to winning souls for the kingdom. I remember praying and asking God, “I am a broken, wretched sinner, why would You use someone like me?” Then I heard a still small voice, “you know of My grace, I transformed your life, so other broken, wretched sinners will listen to you. Sometimes the people in the pit have a problem hearing from those in the pulpit, but they will hear from you because you’ve lived where they are.” As I pray, certain verses are brought to my spirit and I desire to make sure that I am being obedient to my Document of Authority, the Word of God, my Bible. I take personally what is written in *1 Timothy 4:13 Till I come, devote yourself to [public and private] reading, to exhortation (preaching and personal appeals), and to teaching and instilling doctrine. 14 Do not neglect the gift which is in you, [that special inward endowment] which was directly imparted to you [by the Holy Spirit] by prophetic utterance when the elders laid their hands upon you [at your ordination]. 15 Practice and cultivate and meditate upon these duties; throw yourself wholly into them [as your ministry], so that your progress may be evident to everybody.* Many times I have wanted to slow down and seek comfort for myself, but every time I do, I feel the burden of lost souls pressing upon my heart once again. The more I see the condition of this world, the more urgent the call becomes to stand boldly for Christ without compromise or fear of man. There are moments when exhaustion tries to overtake me, yet the Lord continually reminds me that eternity is far too important for me to waste my strength on temporary pursuits. I cannot deny what God has done in my life, nor can I stay silent while so many walk daily toward destruction without hope. If my testimony can reach even one wounded, addicted, angry, or hopeless person and point them toward the saving power of Jesus Christ, then every sacrifice, every uncomfortable conversation, and every long day will be worth it. My life’s purpose is to bring others to Jesus for I know that He is the only object of value worth living for. My life is constantly a missionary journey everywhere I go, so as long as He gives me strength for the day, I will go where He leads me no matter if it is something I want or not, even to the grave if need be. I implore you my brethren to schedule your life according to God’s guidance and not your feelings and emotions, but live out what is written in verses like *1 Peter 4:10 As each of you has received a gift (a particular spiritual talent, a gracious divine endowment), employ it for one another as [befits] good trustees of God’s many-sided grace [faithful stewards of the extremely diverse powers and gifts granted to Christians by unmerited favor].* We all have a calling, God did not save us so that we can enjoy our Christianity in the peace of our own home in quietness. He has called us to a battle for souls. He has called us to preach the Gospel and equip the saints. The Lord Jesus is coming, sooner than some may expect. My question for all those who profess Jesus is, do you really want to hear “Well done, good and faithful servant.” or are you going to hear ”He had such potential but squandered it on things with no spiritual value or reward.”? Think about this, what is a soul worth to you, even the most heathen and/or pagan? It should be whatever it takes to save it, no matter how uncomfortable it may be. The Armor of God is NOT meant to hang in our closets and be forgotten. It is to be used every day for the furtherment of the kingdom. I want all who listen to what I share and read what I write to understand one thing, most of what I put out there is more for my own conviction and not anyone else’s condemnation. I want to live my life at God’s disposal, how about you? I believe that the time for passive Christianity is over, for the fields are white unto harvest and the laborers are still too few. Every breath we are given is another opportunity to glorify God and to reach someone who may never hear the truth otherwise. May we be found faithful when we stand before the Lord, having spent our lives not pursuing comfort, but pursuing obedience to the One who gave everything for us and really understand that we are not merely called but genuinely chosen. 

My BeLoved, may the grace and peace of the Lord Jesus, the love of God the Father, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. Amen. In Christ Love, douglas. HE>i. pastord.blog

Special Note: I want to thank those who read what I write and are encouraged to support the ministry God has entrusted to me either one time or have decided to give on a monthly basis. I am encouraged to see certain verses playing out before my eyes like what is written in *Philippians 4:16 For even in Thessalonica you sent aid once and again for my necessities. 17 Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that abounds to your account.*

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