Nations Shoes

Romans 10:15

15 And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written:“How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, Who bring glad tidings of good things!" Standing in India!

The night air was cool and fresh, still moist from the constant rain that had been falling on Youngstown for days.

As I walked to my car at Victory Christian Center after the "Miracles, Signs & Wonders" Conference last night, I couldn't do anything but smile. I had overwhelming joy in my heart... I felt alive again, I felt like a missionary!

Why do you ask?

Because as I walked, I could feel the cool of the pavement and pebbles poking through my socks... I had given away my shoes.

It was a moment with Holy Spirit that I'll always remember, as I stood at the alter, hugging a future missionary and world changer, imparting what God has placed in my life and believing for her future!

I felt the nudge...

And I have to be honest, I wasn't jumping out of my shoes right away.

They were one of my favorite pairs. They were given to me by my Covie Lauren for my trip to India & Africa last year. I love them not just because their Chucks, but because they have nations dirt on them and they remind me as I wear them, that I'm promised to stand in the nations and walk in the Harvest fields.

It only lasted a moment... and the shoes were off! I didn't care if I drove all the way home barefoot- I'd much rather be obedient. You see this young womans heart beats for Africa and I knew God wanted to give her the same promise of standing in the nations.

Impartation is a beautiful thing! There is nothing like giving what God has given you away! Thats what were called to do as Christians. Whether your giving your shoes to a child who doesn't have them in a 3rd world country, or to a young woman called to stand in the nations. It's all about standing in obedience!

The Kindgom is established in every moment of every day, in a million different ways!

Don't be afraid to walk it out.

And by the way... I am believing God is going to give me many more pairs of shoes with dirt from many more nations on them... and then I'll give them away as well.

It's the building of the Kingdom, raising up and passing on to those who come next.

What are your Nations Shoes?

Habakkuk 2:3

Habakkuk 2:3

3"For the vision is yet for the appointed time; It hastens toward the goal and it will not fail.

Though it tarries, wait for it; For it will certainly come, it will not delay.

Missing this a lot tonight... Dreaming of touching the WORLD!

Work in your field.

Where is your field???

Where has God called you to serve at this moment in your life? Who is the mission field God has put right in front of you?

I've really been learning that it's not just about what your are called to do. Your life is about serving in the Kingdom here and now as well.

Are you being faithful in the little?

The people of the World are beautiful and broken and longing for Jesus... what greater commission is there then to love on them and bring them to Jesus? The Harvest is plentiful! In America, Europe, Asia, The Middle East, Africa and all over the world. Its in your neighborhood, your work place and the hearts of the people around you everyday.

In the words of Heidi Baker - Love the one in front of you.

Isaiah 49:4-6 "But I said, "I have toiled in vain, I have spent My strength for nothing and vanity; Yet surely the justice due to Me is with the LORD, And My reward with My God." 5And now says the LORD, who formed Me from the womb to be His Servant, To bring Jacob back to Him, so that Israel might be gathered to Him (For I am honored in the sight of the LORD, And My God is My strength), 6He says,"It is too small a thing that You should be My Servant To raise up the tribes of Jacob and to restore the preserved ones of Israel; I will also make You a light of the nations So that My salvation may reach to the end of the earth."