Last night, we attended Sheridan’s pre-school graduation program.  She did a fantastic job.  Sheridan is definitely an extrovert who loves being on stage to sing and dance in front of people.  She does not take after her dad (which I believe is a good thing).  She said her Bible verse very well (Romans 3:23) and sang at the top of her lungs in each song.  It was a proud day for me as a father but also a little sad since this means she’s growing up.  Next is elementary school in the fall.  Sheridan is very excited about going to a new school.

While pondering this last night, the Holy Spirit spoke to me.  Elementary school is a “next step” for Sheridan.  And she’s excited about taking it!  But there are Christians who haven’t taken their next step in their Christian walk due to fear, complacency, or just laziness.  What if we allowed Sheridan to continue attending pre-school year after year?  She would never be stretched or grow in knowledge and wisdom.  She would remain at the pre-school level as the years go by.  Sadly in our local churches we have people who met Christ decades ago but remain spiritual pre-schoolers.

If that’s you, I have great news!  If the Holy Spirit is leading you in a next step (baptism, regular giving, having a daily quiet time, serving in the local church, discipleship of a new believer, etc., etc.) God has already worked it out.  When you actually receive that, it makes taking that step a little easier.  Sure there may be some work involved and you might mess it up at first, but if He’s calling you to it, then He will take responsibility for the outcome.  Charles Stanley says this: God takes full responsibility for the live fully devoted to Him. And that’s so cool! That’s where I want to be: in the will of God.  It’s definitely not always comfortable or safe, but it is no longer about me trying to achieve, it’s about what God has already worked out.  And that’s my prayer for you.

You already know what God is calling you to do.  Take that next step and trust in His promises to take care of the result.