This past summer I had the privilege of interning with iGoGlobal Ministries. I must say I had no idea what impact they would make on my life. I was taught and challenged by the staff in ways I never dreamed. Yet, this is what I desired. Looking back now on everything that took place, I am once again in awe of my God.
I recently have been looking back over notes from some of our base camps and am still trying to wrap my head around the idea of "Make Him Famous" and the fact that I had a part in doing just that. What a humbling thought. This reminds me of this scripture:
" If I were hungry, I would not tell you, for the world and its fullness are mine." -- Psalm 50: 12
God doesn't NEED me. Yet, He ALLOWS me to have the privilege of serving Him, to be an instrument for His glory. If, then, we have this privilege, why so often do we not take advantage of it? Fear? Pride? Selfishness? I think so. For me at least. If what defines me is not my abilities but my choices, why then do I fear what lies ahead? It's not even my life to begin with. It's not about me or my salvation. It's not even about others' salvation. It's about MAKING HIM FAMOUS. I am ready to accept the challenges and opportunities that God has for me. I am ready to once again be stretched and be put into situations where I must rely on God, and God alone.
One of my favorite books here lately has been Crazy Love by Francis Chan. This book has hit me to the core. In his book, Chan states:
" The place of trust isn't a comfortable place to be; in fact, it flies in the face of everything we've been taught about proper planning. We like finding refuge in what we already have rather than in what we hope God will provide. But when Christ says to count the cost of following Him, it means we must surrender everything. It means being willing to go without an extra tunic or a place to sleep at night, and sometimes without knowing where we are going....Yet, God doesn't call us to be comfortable. He calls us to trust Him so completely that we are unafraid to put ourselves in situations where we will be in trouble if He doesn't come through."
I think Chan hits the nail head on. We aren't called to be comfortable. We are called to make Him famous and bring glory to Him regardless of the safety or comfortableness. This is what I desire.
