Speak Up

I remember when I was fourteen years old, I spoke at our church. It was my first “sermon” of sorts. I think it lasted eleven minutes. Our preacher helped me prepare. He helped with some study materials. I still remember how nervous I was. I still get nervous today when speaking before a crowd. I have learned to manage my nervousness. I have also learned that preparation really calms my nerves.

I came across Moses being called by God to lead the people of Israel out of Egypt. Moses objects to speaking before the people. (I think he’s also afraid to lead.) The Lord is patient with Moses and his excuses. Check this out…

¹⁰ But Moses pleaded with the Lord, “O Lord, I’m not very good with words. I never have been, and I’m not now, even though you have spoken to me. I get tongue-tied, and my words get tangled.”

¹¹ Then the Lord asked Moses, “Who makes a person’s mouth? Who decides whether people speak or do not speak, hear or do not hear, see or do not see? Is it not I, the Lord? ¹² Now go! I will be with you as you speak, and I will instruct you in what to say.” (Exodus 4:10-12 NLT)

This passage reminded me that when the Lord calls me to do something, He also equips me to carry it out. He gives me the tools to do what He’s asking me to do. I must trust Him. I must lean upon Him.

I have felt called for several years to write down what the Lord is saying to me in His Word. I felt led to write. After a while, I felt like the Lord told me to share it with others via Facebook. I don’t know how many people read this blog or how many different people have even checked it out over the years. I clearly felt Him leading me to write and share.  If He calls me to speak up, I want to be obedient to Him. If He tells me to be silent, I intend to listen to Him then.

The Lord created me to be who He calls me to be. He didn’t create me to be someone else. I feel closer to the Lord as I walk through His Word. I feel His Presence in me. I gain perspective from Him. He gives me the words. He gives me the truth. He is still “creating” inside me!

I don’t ever want to be too shy or scared to speak up about my faith in God. He gave me the voice. He gives me the platform. I can speak up on His behalf without even using words.

Pressing On!

Dwayne