Trusting

How far would you trust God? 

"In Damascus there was a disciple named Ananias.  The Lord called to him in a vision, 'Ananias!' 

'Yes, Lord,' he answered. 

The Lord told him, 'Go to the house of Judas on Straight Street and ask for a man from Tarsus named Saul, for he is praying.  In a vision he has seen a man named Ananias come and place his hands on him to restore his sight.' 

'Lord,' Ananias answered, 'I have heard many reports about this man and all the hard he has done to your saints in Jerusalem.  And he has come here with authority from the chief priests to arrest all who call on your name.'

But the Lord said to Ananias, 'Go!  This man in my chosen instrument to carry my name before the Gentiles and their kings and before the people of Israel.  I wills how him how much he must suffer for my name.'

Then Ananias went to the house and entered it.  Placing his hands on Saul, he said, 'Brother Saul, the Lord--Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here--has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit.'" 

(Acts 9:10-17)


How far would you trust God? 

If He brought you to a situation that seemed completely hopeless...then told you to pursue it...would you?  

What if...by your knowledge of a situation...you knew it could harm you, maybe kill you? 

What if it didn't appear to be in sync with what you are seeing? 

...would you trust God enough to do it still? 

Ananias trusted God...but he questioned Him as well because it didn't add up to what he knew of the situation at hand...it could kill Him...this man was risking a lot...or so he thought. 

What is God commanding you to do?  Is it to start a small group?  To introduce yourself to that one person that's just too weird?  To reach out and preach to a dude that looks like he could smother you?  To stand up against what your friends are saying because you know it's not right? 

What about opening your heart up to that one person...allowing them to hold your heart and trusting them with your tender treasure?  Maybe God is telling you to be the holder. 

The book of Ruth is all about God/Jesus as our true Kinsman Redeemer...Boaz needed the closest of kin to allow him the property, and the girl.  Is God allowing you to 'redeem'...are you willing to accept it despite the appearance of the situations? 

Whatever your situation...reflect on how far God has brought you...look back on what you were and see the change God has brought before you.  Praise Him for that!  He got you this far.  Now hold that truth...and trust Him more.  Ananias trusted, and witnessed to the chosen vessel for the Gentiles. 

We aren't perfect...and thank God I can say that!  He can still use me!!  He used Saul...the persecutor of the Christians!  Look how far he had gone??  How can I argue with that? 

Now, I will ask one more time....

How far would you trust God?