“I tell
you the truth, we speak of what we know, and we testify to what we have seen,
but still you people do not accept our testimony.” – John 3:11
When is
the last time God did something in your work life that can only be explained as
God? Was it yesterday? Was it just last week? A month ago? A year ago? The
answer to this question may mean several things. If it has been some time since
you saw God’s activity in such a way that you know it was His hand, you may not
be trusting to a level that requires faith. You may not be risking enough for
God to show Himself. The converts in the early Church changed the world they
lived in because of what they saw and heard. It was the power of the gospel
that changed lives, not what they learned from mere teaching. This power drew
people to Christ. Things happened that could not be explained as anything other
than the activity of God. Is that the kind of faith you are experiencing in
your life? Many of us live a wholesome, moral life, but those we associate with
do not see this activity as anything that cannot also be achieved by
themselves. That is why many are not drawn to our lives. God’s power is not
evident. The Lord has been challenging me to trust Him at levels I have never trusted
before. This level of trust has placed me in a vulnerable position. However,
the blessing of this relationship is that I see the activity of God as never
before, and those close to me see it as well. It builds their faith and draws
others to investigate.
Sometimes
the activity of God comes in unusual ways. God often sets up scenes that appear
to be negative on the front end, but God has orchestrated these events for His
glory.
-Without Pharaoh’s pursuit of
Israel at the Red Sea, there is no miraculous deliverance.
-Without
Lazarus’s death, there is no rising to life.
-Without
Goliath, there is no underdog story.
-Without
Peter stepping out of the boat, there is no miracle on the water.
-Without
Judas’ betrayal, there is no resurrection.
God wants
to show Himself in ways you and I cannot imagine. Let God demonstrate His power
in your workplace today. Then, you will see “all men drawn unto Me.”
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