Oswald

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Chambers continues to inspire, teach and challenge me. Today's message assures me that there is a definite line of ministry service, but that the loyalty is never to the service, but to The One I am serving. The danger is always in wanting to say, 'oh, this is the thing to which I'm called. I will do it thoroughly, diligently, constantly.' But it is so much easier to do this than to stay flexible, open and moldable. Rather, the call is to our Lord Himself and saying yes to each path He shows us and no to all those many other things. Chambers states that the need is not the call, but rather it is the opportunity. There are more needs and places for 'good' service than I can ever fulfill. If I consume myself with filling every need that pops up in my path, I will be too busy or tired to hear the still small voice that tells me which way to go. I can wear myself out with work that looks superficially good, but is not God's specific place for me.
To quote Chambers, "The call is loyalty to the ministry you received when you were in real touch with Him. This does not imply that there is a campaign of service marked out for you, but it does mean that you will have to ignore the demands for service along other lines."
How we all wish that there was a definite "campaign of service marked out" for us. But that is the easy way, the human way. Find a trail and walk it till it becomes a rut. Sometimes I think we just want to figure out "the task" so we can get on with it...get up and be busy. Our Lord wishes us instead to sit at His feet and know Him. And this is the challenge. Am I up to that challenge? I must tearfully admit that I have not been. What am I waiting for? When will I begin to take the time for this?
Thanks for the book, Kathy. I pray it is the beginning of a deep journey for me. With your help only, Lord.