Unless we call

Acts 23:24 Provide horses for Paul so that he may be taken safely to Governor Felix.” 25 He wrote a letter as follows

The citizens of Feldkirch, Austria, didn't know what to do. Napoleon's massive army was preparing to attack. Soldiers had been spotted on the heights above the little town, which was situated on the Austrian border. A council of citizens was hastily summoned to decide whether they should try to defend themselves or display the white flag of surrender. It happened to be Easter Sunday, and the people had gathered in the local church.

The pastor rose and said, "Friends, we have been counting on our own strength, and apparently that has failed. As this is the day of our Lord's resurrection, let us just ring the bells, have our services as usual, and leave the matter in His hands. We know only our weakness, and not the power of God to defend us." The council accepted his plan and the church bells rang. The enemy, hearing the sudden peal, concluded that the Austrian army had arrived during the night to defend the town. Before the service ended, the enemy broke camp and left.

Often when we have a situation, we tend to bring  God as the last option. When all our ideas fail, we ask God to intervene. While Apostle Paul was in prison, his life was in danger, but he completely trusted God for his safety and deliverance. Paul knew that his life was in God’s hand and God will do the best.

Even in our lives, let us not keep God waiting to work. God should be the first one we invite into our situations. HE should be the first to know our heart’s condition. HE already knows us in and out, but GOD is a gentleman, so won’t barge in, unless we call.  

Stanley Thomas Isac

Stanley is serving as the Pastor of Crossway Church in New Delhi, he can be reached at Stanleytisac@gmail.com