I was recently called a visionary. Dreamer- is my default setting. So visionary- I can picture that. I have journals filled with ideas. I have stories that detail out my imagination- plans for the future. Plans for the now. Only not making past the ‘idea’ part. I mean, I blog! Ideas’s aren’t something that I’m lacking. So the question reamains
How does a dreamer become a doer?
James 1:22 “ Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” This verse like many others, gives me a wincing feeling. I want to be a collector of Biblical knowledge. I want to sit comfortably in church on Sunday’s and gather the data.
Collecting is not the goal. Doing is the mission.
Walking through Matthew 28, referring to the great commission. Jesus himself says to “GO” spread the Good News and make disciples of all nations.
Let me check my schedule to see where I can fit this in……..
No where! There’s not one empty spot that can’t be filled with a task or housework or some other form of worship. Because if I could be completely honest- I can coach people on doing this- but actually putting myself on that errand is not realistic. If it was left to me, cleaning the toilet sounds like a more reasonable thing to do over making a disciple.
Holy Spirit held me to a new standard just this month. I was spending my usual time with Him, when he dropped the “Your not really spreading the gospel.” Which immediately I responded in shock, “what are you talking about? I’m doing all the things- serving at church, leading Bible study, I’m saying ‘yes’ to whatever is asked of me.”
Holy Spirit, of course agreed with what I was saying, but His statement was the same. You’re really NOT spreading the gospel. And in His wisdom, said all that stuff, I’m defending myself case with- are things that are comfortable to me. I grew into those opportunities. It was time to push past that and go searching for more.
Okay. What would you have me do? I couldn’t argue with God when I knew I was comfortable. I have surrounded myself with believers. We talk about prayer and Jesus all the time- but that’s not what Matthew was talking about. Jesus said “GO” talk about me with people who don’t know me!
So, I listened. I added gospel spreading to my to do list.
I would be lying if I said it was easy. It was awkward. I made it weird. But in my obedience I met Michelle. I complemented her cross necklace and she openly shared her struggles since her husband had passed away. Through her opening up, I found a way to share Jesus and even be His hands in that moment.
To answer the question:
How does a dreamer become a doer? Be intentional- make it a point to listen and obey. I can still be both. Walk in the comfort in my day to day, and when the opportunity arises GO and DO! There will always be someone waiting on the other side of your obedience. It’s not written in scripture that way, but God is faithful that our ‘trys’ will be fruitful when we have our heart postured towards Him.
Until next time…. Happy reading!