In Him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit.
(Ephesians 2:21)
Lend me your imagination for a bit.
You’re standing before a wide, vivid and multicolored tapestry. It is being woven so masterfully that each thread comes together to form the stunning picture of a kingdom.
At the bottom where the artist currently is, you notice that not just any thread can come in. A specific kind is needed or else the work would be affected.
Let’s stretch this a bit further. Stick with me.
Imagine these threads are alive and actually have to permit the artist to make use of them before he can. Then, imagine the next one refuses to come in for whatever reason; but the ones following it are eager.
The work is stalled.
Reality!
This is how the church of God is. When we surrender to Christ, we automatically become instruments for Him to build His glorious Kingdom. The enemy is rabid with fury about it, and he sends out vicious arrows of afflictions, discouragement and temptations. In the face of all these, giving up appears to be the easiest thing to do.
A dangerous action.
Because just as the tapestry’s completion will be delayed without that next thread, our inaction can cost not just precious time but also other people’s destiny fulfilment.
So, million voices are crying out for you to keep going. They’re saying, “God has tied our salvation, deliverance and lifting to YOU! If you abandon your assignment, we’re doomed!”
Beloved, please continue. Jesus understand your pain because He felt it here on earth. He pressed on to the cross, though, because He heard billions of voices, yours inclusive, crying for help.
God promised to hold your hand and help you all the way. Agree with Him and determine to succeed for His glory and the million voices cheering you on.