Where has God asked you to step out in faith? How have you grown because of your
step?
When Gladys and I went to the National Prayer Breakfast, we didn’t know what to expect. We didn’t know what to do or how to do whatever we were being called to do. I was clueless. But it doesn’t stop me from trusting Jesus and taking a next step.
The night before the Prayer Breakfast, someone talked to our small group. He said Jesus is going to bring people to the table where we would be sitting. Jesus had special times and conversations around the dinner table. He encouraged us to be open to those special conversations and to warmly receive those people whom Jesus would put us
with. And Jesus did some special things . . . as he is known to do.
On Thursday, I met, at separate times, to two men who are planning to run for the presidency of their respective countries. After the NPB, I sent each of them an email thanking them for our introduction and asking how we might pray for them. On Saturday, February 21 st , Gerardo Amarilla, from Uruguay, sent me an email. He wrote,
“Dear Jack, thank you so much for your message. I also thank God for our meeting in DC. The Lord is preparing the way for us to fulfill His purpose through
the government. I appreciate your prayers for strength and wisdom to govern as He desires. We’ll stay in touch. God bless you.”
Please join me/us in praying that God would use Gerardo in a mighty way. When Jesus calls us to follow him on the path he has chosen for us, he rarely tells us
what the whole journey is going to look or be like.
He lights the path out our feet and not the entire future. You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with
eternal pleasures at your right hand. Psalm 16:11
Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. Psalm 119:105
May you and I have the courage to step out in faith regarding Jesus call for us. I have also asked elected officials how we can pray for them – whether about their work or even about their personal life. One of the boundaries is that I will not reveal their name so that no one can use anything they share against them, whether politically or personally. One asked for prayer for a more personal matter. Their father is going through gastric cancer. He has had surgery and will face aggressive treatment following recovery from the surgery. The official and their sibling are serving and driving their mom during this time. The stress of caring for parents, along with their own family, along with their state responsibilities is draining them spiritually, emotionally, and physically. They are “feeling guilty that I’m ‘shorting’ all of them. I’m running on fumes.” Thank you for your faithful prayer for this caring official. Another official responded, “I am grateful for your willingness to pray for me. I would appreciate prayer for wisdom in my decision making, the health and well-being of my family and the safety and protection for all our elected officials.