Other times, the wise thing to do is to let go of whatever you are holding on to.
God uses us to further his kingdom, us.
Isn't that the strangest thing?
To quote Genie from Aladdin, "Infinite, cosmic power......itty bitty living space"
Few humans have been effective vessels of infinite cosmic power; think Moses and get Red Sea, Elijah summoning the fire of Heaven to consume a soaked alter.
But, everyone has the same capability, everyone with open hands and a surrendered will at least.
Josh and I are catching a tiny glimpse of this principle right now. We are as shocked by the events unfolding around us, as we would be if I were casting fire and he was parting the traffic on 1-75.
Just under two months ago, we said "yes" to God. Yes to an undefined thing, to an unformed idea; just a yes.
We agreed to start a conversation with like-minded neighbors of ours in East Cobb.
A plan for a more formal conversation was conceived and in 5 days about 75 people, most of whom we don't know, are coming in for a closer look at this "yes" while more than 100 more are watching to see what happens.
Meanwhile, we have no idea if we have started a conversation about community kickball games or catalyzing a functioning body of Christ. Potatoes, puh-tah-toes, right?
The good news is, that we are confident we can't screw up or stop what God is doing, as long as we hold it in an open hand.
There is a trembling in the wait. What's next could be any number of tasks at any level of effort, but our "yes" stands.
We would love your prayers for whatever is coming.
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