Wanna play Hangman?

In the restaurant last night, I spotted a boy with his new Christmas gift - an ipad. And what was he doing with this valuable gift?

 
Playing Hangman. 



Hangman? - on an iPAD? - really????


As a kid, I played Hangman - using pencil & paper, chalkboard & chalk, dirt & stick.
And here was this 21st century kid using one of the most powerful devices currently known to man to play the simplest of games.    

But could we be doing exactly the same thing with the gifts that God has given us?

He is Emmanuel - God WITH us.
He declares us to be His temple and so His limitless power dwells WITHIN us.

And yet too often we are content to live a limited life.

We are satisfied with less than best.

We play with dirt & sticks when the Power that created the dirt resides inside us.

He calls us to use the gifts He has so freely given for Kingdom work. He wants us to step out of the boat with our eyes fixed securely on the One who keeps us from sinking. He desires to reveal Himself in us and through us. As a believer, His power within us is greater than an ipad or any man-made device. Where we are weak, He is strong. 

Rather than settling for mediocrity, I want 2012 to be the year I climb out of my comfort zone. How about you? 









ps - If uncertainty is holding you back from serving, and if you live near northern NJ, please join me and my Bible Fellowship class as we embark on a 9 week study "What's So Spiritual About Your Gifts?" by Blackaby. Shoot me an email if you're interested in participating. 

4 comments:

Jo Royal said...

Amen!! It is so true - we have so much potential in Christ - and yet far too often stick to what we know and feel comfortable with. I am up for the challenge - :)

Anonymous said...

Loved it mom! Great job :)

lynnmosher said...

Loved this, Susan! Haven't played hangman in eons! Thanks for the memory jogger. New Year's blessings!

Susan J. Reinhardt said...

Hi Susan -

I think we'd be shocked if we knew all the plans God had for us and how much we missed along the way. Someone once asked, "Why be a copy when you're an original?"

Blessings,
Susan :)