When God Says Stay, But I Want to Go…
Today’s episode of The UN-Perfect Podcast explores the tension that occurs when God says STAY, but I’m rearing to GO…
When God Says Stay…
In today’s podcast episode, we dive into the following:
* Exploring the challenges and rewards of staying in difficult, God-ordained scenarios.
* Reflecting on Biblical examples of individuals who had to stay in trying situations.
* My personal journey of embracing the call to stay when it’s not the desired path.
Isaiah’s Willingness to Go Deeper
· Examining Isaiah’s willingness to respond to God’s call despite knowing the discomfort and difficulty ahead.
· The need for a genuine “Here I am, send me” response even when aware of the stakes.
· The journey towards having no borders in trusting and obeying God.
The Example of Staying in Mark 5
· The healing of the demon-possessed man by Jesus in Mark 5.
18 As Jesus was getting into the boat, the man who had been demon-possessed begged to go with him. 19 Jesus did not let him, but said, “Go home to your own people and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how he has had mercy on you.” 20 So the man went away and began to tell in the Decapolis[b] how much Jesus had done for him. And all the people were amazed.
· Jesus instructs the healed man to stay and share the Lord’s mercy with his own people.
· A lesson in the power of staying where God wants to use us and the opportunities it brings.
The Call to Stay as an Opportunity
· Viewing the call to stay as an opportunity, perhaps even a sanctuary.
· Embracing the various aspects of staying, like prayer, humility, and teachability.
· Balancing the love for adventure and the willingness to stay.
· The excitement of “little go’s” in the midst of staying.
I’d love to hear your “staying” story! Please leave a comment below!
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