I Shall Not Be Moved

“Therefore my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you.  Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.”  1 Corinthians 15:58

 

Stone Mountain, GA

"I shall not be moved" are the words that were chanted by marchers and leaders during the civil rights movement.  They were confident that they would press their way no matter what the cost. And because they did - many of us are able to sit at the desks that we occupy now, the homes that we live in and the schools we attend. They had perseverance and focus.  They knew something better was on the other side.

Often we allow situations, circumstances, people, and yes even our own emotions to “move” us.  I’m not speaking of a physical movement - but to be moved spiritually.  At some point, we may have made up our minds to follow the Lord with all our heart, soul and mind, just as the marchers made up in their minds to press on.  We committed to give Jesus our all - to never turn back.  We decided to surrender and use our gifts for His kingdom.  But then a storm came along.  Our bank account was low, a friend, coworker, or church member said something to hurt us or make us angry.  A relationship ended.  An illness crept upon us or a loved one.  Suddenly - our zeal was depleted.  We may have pulled back, gotten discouraged or quit.  We allowed something to “move” us. 

Sisters and brothers in Christ, don’t be moved. It is during those difficult times, those times when it is hard to give ourselves fully to the Lord, that He uses us mightily.  It is at these moments that He gets the most glory.  After all, isn’t that the whole point - God’s glory?  Not our convenience or our feelings.  When a situation is threatening to move you spiritually, keep you from being the the BEST that God has intended for you to be - stand firm, be unmovable. Know that something better is on the other side.  God’s glory should be our focus.  This week - allow nothing to move you. Give yourself fully to God and see that HE gets the glory.