Incomplete Thoughts

[ed. This pen 'n' paper journal entry is dated 27 April 2006.]

Some interesting discussion w/ Brian last night about faith and doing "unknown" things for God.
"...because he considered him faithful who had made the promise..." [Heb. 11.11] - which describes the faith of Abraham and Sarah. They did something that seemed absolutely crazy for God. God said "Go" - and they went - without knowing where to go! But we - we know that God has been faithful - I have seen God work - and we have the completed Word of God! What is our excuse? Should we wait for a specific call from God (i.e. go to Iquitos, Peru) before attempting something daring? Or, since we already have our marching orders (i.e. "go ye therefore...") should we set out on something daring without knowing a specific goal? Abraham just went, without a final destination. He didn't have the luxury of God's Word. We know God's will - maybe not to the level of detail we want right at a particular moment - but let's face it, we will never be surprised - "oh, that's what I was supposed to do?!" Should we hold back until God hits us on the head with a two-by-four?

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I know your deeds; you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead. Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have not found your deeds complete in the sight of my God. Remember, therefore, what you have received and heard; obey it, and repent. But if you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know at what time I will come to you. --Revelation 3.1-3

::choose joy::