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God Leads
A . Thomas , OMS Treasurer
1 Peter 5:6-7
Humble yourselves , therefore , under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you , casting all your anxieties on him , because he cares for you .
A few years ago , God asked me to take a significant step in my ministry . I had taken a few small steps before that had plenty of support , but I would have less backup this time and would be going at it alone .
I was a leader for an international Bible study , and the organization was asking leaders to actively bring new study groups into their community . God led me to do this . Other than the material resources that I would receive , I would need to set up the group on my own . I was concerned that I would be an island , missing out on connecting with the main group . I trusted all that to God since he called me to obey .
Opposition , in the form of missed messages and phone calls , first showed up in the challenges of securing a meeting place . This was followed by trials within our family that included a car accident and our cat passing .
God brought healing from the losses . The island I feared was not an island . God brought a friend to serve beside me . He granted me wisdom in supporting the group . I know now that God was using this time as a foundation for serving him as I do now .
What is the big step God wants you to say yes to today ?
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