AMBITION...

…because the world makes way for those ready to just GO!

Matthew 10:5-20: These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: "Do not go among the Gentiles or enter any town of the Samaritans. GO rather to the lost sheep of Israel. As you go, preach this message: 'The kingdom of heaven is near.' Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, & drive out demons. Freely you have received, freely give. Do not take along any gold or silver or copper in your belts; take no bag for the journey, or extra tunic, or sandals or a staff; for the worker is worth his keep.

"Whatever town or village you enter, search for some worthy person there and stay at his house until you leave. As you enter the home, give it your greeting. If the home is deserving, let your peace rest on it; if it is not, let your peace return to you. If anyone will not welcome you or listen to your words, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that home or town. I tell you the truth; it will be more bearable for Sodom and Gomorrah on the day of judgment than for that town. I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.

"Be on your guard against men; they will hand you over to the local councils and flog you in their synagogues. On my account you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles. But when they arrest you, do not worry about what to say or how to say it. At that time you will be given what to say, for it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.”

He is speaking not only to those twelve but, to you, as well. I’m not sure of all the exact people who will read this but, this applies to every human He shall make with Him Hands.

Why did I highlight, underline and bold the word ‘go’?? Well, does Jesus say "think, pray, ponder, hesitate, and ponder some more… and then you go". No. He wants us to bear fruit and to multiply. He just says GO! Does that mean praying is bad? No, He tells us to pray countless times in the Bible. However, we shouldn't let praying slow you down. And if you trust in Him and obey what He is saying and just GO you don't have to worry, because He also says the Holy Spirit’s got ya covered. All will turn out for everyone’s benefit. He has given you a personalized gift (a secret weapon), made just for you and your future to glorify His precious name. And yes, I can say that to those who I have yet to meet and to those whom I have met, because this applies to everyone.

When i stand in crowds, I have the knowledge that people around me are hurting. I want so badly to help them. Because if we were all just hanging out and didn't have a purpose to be out in town and everyone wasn't rushing around, i would love to reach into their souls and help them, because we all have spiritual needs, some not as urgent as others. But all needs are as important to God. All you'd have to do is listen to them and then tell them of Jesus, because, think about it: everything in your life come down to Jesus.. He saved you, changed your life, He's always with you and in you. There are people out there right now needing to hear your testimony, and needing to hear of Jesus.

-Proverbs 3:27-Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, when it is in your power to act.

-Isaiah 6:8- And I said, "Here am I. Send me!"

-1Corinthians 14:1- Follow the way of love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy.

-Romans 15:20- It has always been my ambition to preach the gospel where Christ was not known, so that I would not be building on someone else's foundation.

-Luke 1:38- "I am the Lord's servant... may it be done to me as you have said"

On Wednesday i gave my friend, Taylor, a Bible. It was the coolest feeling. She really wanted it, and kept on pushing me to bring it to her. Its not that i didn't want to, i just continued to forget. :) She thought it was beautiful and thanked me over and over. Even, a few hugs were thrown around. But the best part was when she wrote her name on the first page and then asked me to write my name too.

Also, I had the most amazing experience around a month ago. Cara Boone and her husband, Kevin, asked me be to be a “guest speaker” (thats an overstatement, it was much more casual than that) at a girls retreat from the youth group their family leads. It was such a moving experience! I got to give my testimony, which of course involved Haiti (my favorite subject). I loved being able to talk about God and the miracles He has done in my life. I loved expressing the need Haiti has, and giving someone new the chance to impact one more person’s life. I felt like I was making a difference. I loved the rush of stepping out of my comfort zone and the rush of being ambitious. I also loved hanging out with some pretty awesome girls at a beach house. :)

I’ll never be the same, I can never go back. It’s all forward from here. More people are out there in the world just awaiting ambitious people to lead them to Christ. And it is our job as Christians to be ambitious, to multiply our fruits. If I could tell the world I would (it’s good this is called the World Wide Web). Don't take my words lightly, you could make a huge impact on some one's life. Please, help me spread the word, just one word. Help me to tell everyone to just... GO!

"My sole purpose in life is that when i go to Heaven, I'll bring as many people as I can with me" -Terri Blackstock