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Saturday, May 2, 2015

Do What You Can


Not even a mosquito gets slapped on its back until it starts to act. Too many of us have too much knowledge in our head and do too little when it comes to action. It has been said that information is power. But power is released only when we act on the information we have.

I have met Christians around the world who say, “I’m waiting for more revelation from the Lord.” I understand what they’re trying to say but I always tell them what I’m saying to you. If we act on what we already know, not only God will reveal more of Himself to us but we’ll begin to see the power of God manifested in our lives like never before. Knowledge doesn’t change anything; action does!

Jesus said, “All who love me will do what I say” (John 14:23 NLT). One action is more valuable than a thousand good intentions. When we act on what we know, we unleash the power of God to work on our behalf. This is why faith is so important. It is not enough to just believe in what God can do but you have to act on what you know. Every person who received a miracle from Jesus not only believed, they acted on their faith. Action is a trigger to miracles!

Wilma Rudolph was born into a poor home in Tennessee. At age four, she had double pneumonia with scarlet fever — a deadly combination — which left her paralyzed with polio. She had to wear braces and the doctor said that she would never be able to talk again. Her mother heard the doctor’s report but she believed in God more. She told Wilma that with God-given ability, persistence, and faith she could do anything if she’d just act on it. That seed of faith took root in Wilma’s heart. She said, “I want to be the fastest woman in track on this earth.” At the age of nine, against all odds, Wilma removed her brace and took the first step. At the age of 13, she entered her first track meet and she placed last. Wilma didn’t quit. She kept working towards her dream until one day she came first in the competition.

At the age of 15, Wilma attended Tennessee State University where she met coach Ed Temple. After much hard work, sweat, and tears she earned a place in the Olympics. In the 100-meter final, Wilma was to compete against Jutta Heine who had been undefeated. But Wilma won the gold medal. She beat Jutta a second time in the 200-meter race. In the 400-meter relay, Wilma again faced Jutta. Wilma dropped the baton at the start as she watched Jutta shoot past her. Instead of lamenting, Wilma picked up the baton and ran like a thunder bolt to beat Jutta for third time and win her third gold medal. A paralytic woman became the fastest women on earth at the 1960 Olympics, all because she was brave enough to take the first step when the brace came off.

You are born to make history if only you take the first step that is in front of you. A Chinese proverb says, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with the single step.” If you want to do something big, start by doing something small.

Friend, what impossible situation are you facing today? If you’re looking for your dream job – get out there and send some resumes. If you’re looking for a new client, pick up the phone and make those calls you’ve been meaning to. If you’re lonely, get out there and meet some new people in church, youth groups, or other social events. If you need healing, don’t just confess the scriptures on healing but get up and do something by faith as if you have been healed already. If you have a mountain of debt, don’t wait to win a million dollars in a lottery; instead make the payments as you can, talk to your creditors and explain your situation to them. If you need more revelation of God’s will for your life, act on what you already know. Knowledge is good but action is the proper fruit of knowledge. If you take the step of faith and do what you know, you’ll be amazed at the miracle you create for yourself. God works where there’s faith and action. Take an action towards your faith and you’ll see and eat the fruit of your action manifested in your life.

“Act on what you hear! Those who hear and don’t act are like those who glance in the mirror, walk away, and two minutes later have no idea who they are, what they look like” (James 1:24 MSG).

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