Wednesday Recap

We had a fantastic group this past Wednesday! Discussion was great, and I can tell that God is moving through this group of people. 11 were there, and we continued the 'I Quit' series. This week centered around making excuses, and how much we put everyday life ahead of God and his kingdom.

What are some of the most common excuses you make? Where is God changing you, calling you to stop making excuses and come be a part of his magnificent plan for your life? We read from Luke 14, the story of a great banquet. Those who were invited, having already accepted the invitation, made excuses when the banquet arrived. This is a perfect analogy to our lives.

We have already accepted the invitation, God is in us and we have accepted Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. He has planned for us a 'great banquet', an event, a challenge, a calling unique to each one of us. Then on the day we are to attend the banquet, or fulfill our calling, we reject the invite and make some excuse. We fail God, and fail to do his will because of whatever excuse.

One of the most important ways to get around this, and quit making excuses is to totally rely on God, to trust in God and in his ability to do all things.
Exodus 4:10-12

Moses said to the LORD, “Pardon your servant, Lord. I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor since you have spoken to your servant. I am slow of speech and tongue.” The LORD said to him, “Who gave human beings their mouths? Who makes them deaf or mute? Who gives them sight or makes them blind? Is it not I, the LORD? Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say.”

God has the power to work in and through what he has created. Our weaknesses are made perfect by his power. So whatever the excuse may be, offer it up to God this week. Seek his strength and guidance to help you stop making excuses, and to start following his will for you in those areas of your life were you tend to make excuses.

Great Shift! Great Discussion! Great People! Come to Shift next week!!

Sam