And Moses called Bezalel and Aholiab and every able and wisehearted man in whose mind the Lord had put wisdom and ability, everyone whose heart stirred him up to come to do the work.
Something powerful happens in your life when your heart is stirred up for action. It doesn’t do us any good to say, “Oh, I wish I felt that way.” We can decide to do something about the way we feel by stirring up our own hearts to do what God has called us to do.
How do we stir up our faith? I have discovered that the Word of God coming out of my own mouth in the form of prayer, praise, preaching, or confessions is the best way that I can find to fan the fire. It stirs up the gift within, keeps my faith and my hope active, and prevents my spirit from sinking within me.
Passivity, procrastination, and laziness are tools the enemy uses against God’s people. A passive person waits to be moved by an outside force before taking action. But we can be motivated and led by the Holy Spirit within us, not by outside forces. The best way to guard against passivity is to do whatever is before you with all of your might.
Prayer of the Day: Lord, stir my heart and faith to take action. Help me speak Your Word and be led by Your Spirit, and please help me keep my hope active and my spirit energized. In the name of Jesus, amen.
