Let Go

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13

There have been a number of messages from the pulpit on being accountable to  Christ.  And to be honest with you, when I reflect on this, there are times I can relate with the servant who hid his talent in fear. (Matthew 25:14-30)
Whenever I find excuses for not doing what I know to do, it’s because I rely on myself.  But this time it was different.
I have a widow friend who tries to do as much as she can, by herself. She prefers not to solicit help. But I was compelled to say, if she ever needed anything, just ask. So, she did just that.

It seemed she had a burned out light bulb on her hallway ceiling. Well, as we were having lunch she told me that she tried to change the bulb but the glass fixture was stuck. She then described to me how she climbed a ladder, and all I could think of is how an 84 year old woman who has heart problems could easily fall. She then asked if I could help. When I thought of getting up on that ladder I wanted to say, “no way”!  But then the prompting of the Holy Spirit was telling me just the opposite.
God is so good, isn’t He? And if He prompts you He will also equip you to do the very thing you think you can’t do. You just have to take the first step.

I had imagined a tall ladder and a tall ceiling. But by the grace of God, it turned out to be a short ladder and a low ceiling. The problem was having to use both hands to unscrew the fixture. I was afraid of losing my balance. But, then, as I continued to pray, I saw to press into the ladder with my body and let go. The rest of the task was an easy process.

The Lord reminded me, we are completely equipped in doing His will.  We just need to let go of our fears, press into His grace, and hold tight to His promises while just taking that first step.
 (2 Timothy 3: 16-17)