Being Fruitful

In Proverbs it talks about a man who would look to the skies before planting seed in his field. The conclusion was that he'd never plant, and never reap a harvest. The point is there will never be a perfect situation or time. But to the man who sows freely regardless of the circumstances, he will have an abundant crop. We can take this to show the trap of waiting for the right time to sow the gospel.

As we walk through this life the Lord will give us many opprotunities to sow seed of the kingdom. But it will never "feel comfortable to the flesh". There will always be distractions, there will always be a dissenter. The results will never be known, weither the word will be recieved or rejected. If you will be appreciated or laughed off. But this is the way. In the parable the sower; sowed. It's always the right time to sow. The word in our hearts must come forth in words and deeds that show that we are from God. We must be involved, we are God's hands and feet and voice in the world.

This doesn't mean we are to give a whole bible presentation every time we see someone. But it is the word of encouragement or hope and love. It's the giving of the knowledge of the life of God with-in us freely. To tell others of the grace that we have recieved from the Lord. Many people will never darken the doors of our churchs. The proclaiming of the gospel is the work of the body in general, not for only the teachers and preachers.

If we will throw off the "feel right" attitude, and our pride or shyness. Or maybe we don't think we are worthy or smart enough. What-ever it is, get over it and do the work that is with-in your realm of influence. We are the hope of the world, and we are to tell of this great hope. It will never be the right time, it will never be the right place. It will never be the right situation. Just do it. Again, JUST DO IT.

The Lord has said; "open wide your mouth, and I will fill it". Again, "when you are brought before men, take no thought of what you should say, for words will be given you of my Father". So be bold, the Lord is with us to prosper us and to witness to the truth of his gospel. We are His vessels. This is a way to crucify the flesh, and walk after the spirit in love and grace.

When ever a new direction is taken, there is a time of timidity. After it becomes a practice, the confidence grows and the footing is sure. Then we will have the certainity of the experiences of the power of the Lord with us to hold us to our course. The gospel will be presented, the people will be drawn to the truth, and the Lord will be glorified.

I can tell you from experence that the Lord will use us to fulfill his work in the earth. I've prayed for people in gas-stations, and seen the Lord heal! The place or manner in which we witness is not the issue. It's will we allow the Lord to use us in all situations. And at all times. Not waiting for a "leading" other than the love of God that already lives in us. Not waiting for some-one to tell us it's okay. But to know that Jesus has already told us to "Go, and surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."