Her Obligations

This post is somewhat disjointed, but I have an excuse: I am tired.

I was mediating on the church’s responsibilities and her partnership with Christ. I am unsettled that it is her responsibility to be the ambassador of Christ. It is more than her responsibility; it is her present reality. When she names the name of Jesus, instantly she is a reflection. We are put on display for the entire world. We must discontinue compromise and embolden our witness here on earth.

I am reminded of Esther. She couldn’t remain silent because the lives of her people depended on her obedience and courage. Mordecai told her that if she did not speak, another deliver would replace her. This is my current fear: I will retreat from intercession and battle and God will choose another to deliver.

God’s plans are sealed with hope and restoration. He will bring deliverance even if the intended deliver (the church) fails to act. However, that will not excuse my inaction. I refuse to follow the steps of Vashti, who never arrived.

I want to partner with Him. I feel a new boldness and an urgency to step into those war zones. I want to speak prophetically in the silent places. I want to act with a pure heart. I want to be the meek and lowly servant. I want to ignite fire where there is coldness. I want to live in my full potential. I want the church to yeild to the Spirit, so that the world will bow to Jesus as their Lord.