Three Questions

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This week's scriptures left me with three questions (which led to more questions) tugging at my heart.

1. Am I willing?

Luke 10:2 Then He said to them, "The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few; therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.
Am I willing to be among the "few" laborers? Am I willing to follow the Lord's calling to serve Him...to tell others about Him...to go to the difficult places? And am I willing when there's little help, little encouragement, little progress, when I'm tired, when the burdens are heavy, when I'm distracted by the "cares of this world"...am I willing? Will I look away when it hurts or will I have the courage to show compassion? Will I walk with those who are walking in the valley of the shadow of death?

When I heard the voice of the Lord, saying:
Whom shall I send
And who will go for Us?
Then I said, "Here I am! Send me."
Isaiah 6:8

When He calls, will I leave everything, count the cost, and follow Him? Will I say..."Here I am, Lord. Send me"?

2. Do I trust Him to meet my needs?

Luke 11:9-13

Luke 12:6-7,22-34
Are not five sparrows sold for two copper coins? And not one of them is forgotten before God. But the very hairs on your head are all numbered. Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.3.
(Luke 12:6-7)

And do not seek what you should eat or what you should drink, nor have an anxious mind. For all these things the nations of the world seek after, and your Father knows you have need of these things. But seek the kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added to you.

God is able to meet all my needs for today...for tomorrow...for the days to come. And He is faithful. Do I trust Him to keep His promises? Can I lay my burdens at His feet? Can I allow His peace to ease my anxious mind?

Am I ready?

Luke 12:40 Therefore, you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.
Luke 10:41-42 Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things. But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her.

What was Mary doing? She was sitting at Jesus' feet, listening to His Word. Should my life be required of me today...should my Savior return for me...what will He find? Will He find a servant waiting, listening to His Word...ready for her rescue? Or will He find me rushing around with an anxious mind...troubled about many things?

Lord, give me a heart and spirit that is willing. Thank you for meeting my needs so faithfully. Let me never forget your promises. Keep my eyes focused on you. And Lord, prepare me for whatever tomorrow brings...for your plans, your purposes, and your promises for my life.