What-If??...Or...What-Ever!!

The flow of God is an unstoppable flow,  pushing through ‘any and all’ sentiment, blockage or debris.  Thus, ultimately we cannot fail, if we harness the current of our mighty Maker!

I’m convinced, the reason a lot of us are not more bold, is because we are convinced we might fail.  And so two popular words, are these words:  ‘what if?’  Yes, I want to give more – but ‘what if’ the economy crashes?  Yes, I want to witness more – but ‘what if’ my friend rejects me?  Yes, I want to help dive deeper into the truth of God, conforming more to the character of God – but ‘what if’ God is ‘a fairy tale’ after all. ‘What if?’- ‘What if?’- ‘What if?’ 

Well such sentiment is understandable.  But I’d like to make a bold proposal; in spite of such emotion, let’s chuck ‘What if’ – and replace it, with two new words -- ‘What-ever!!’  ‘What-ever’ the call – ‘What-ever’ the challenge – ‘What-ever’ the contest – we will follow the Lord!   

In Acts 5, Gamaliel, the most famous Jewish teacher of his time, makes an amazing proposal.  In spite of the Sanhedrin's (the Jewish leadership cadre) fear that Peter and the other apostles will outmaneuver them (thus, attaining more influence and power) Gamaliel encourages the Sanhedrin to set Peter and the other apostles free.  “Let them go! – Gamaliel declares.  “For if their…activity is of human origin it will fail.  But if it is from God, you [won’t] be able to stop these men [anyhow]…”!!  (Acts 5:38-39).   

Our activity is from God. For we the people of God – we are the church!  And so nothing can stop us; ultimately we cannot fail!  

Sure we’ll make mistakes; sure we’ll stumble; sure we’ll fall.  But ultimately we cannot fail.  For God’s flow is an unstoppable flow, pushing through ‘any and all’ sentiment, ‘any and all’ blockage – ‘any and all’ debris.

One of the unique aspects of where we live is Tuscarora Creek.  Literally surrounding our neighborhood, it has the ability to ‘make or break’ our life, for when the Tuscarora Creek floods it ‘takes over,’ blocking the normal flow of cars. And for good reason: the Tuscarora Creek is powerful!  Why, though it’s hard to comprehend, when moving at a modest 8 mph the Tuscarora Creek, like all streams, has the force of an F5 tornado.  And when moving at 25 mph – get this -- the Tuscarora Creek has the force of a 790 mph wind, in excess of the speed of sound.  Unbelievable! http://www.weather.com/outlook/weather-news/news/articles/the-raw-power-of-flowing-water_2011-04-25

But even more unbelievable is the power of God’s flow, God’s spirit, God’s people!  Why it can far exceed the speed of any sound, any sight – ‘taking over’ life on earth in radical ways.  

Let God’s flow take over in radical ways!  Exchange ‘what if’ – for – ‘what-ever’! moving...harnessing -- indeed -- the energy and current of our mighty Maker!