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Day 59
Today’s Big Idea: Peter doesn’t hesitate to obey God. When Jesus walked with His disciples, Peter was always the one who ran faster than everyone else—sometimes faster than Jesus, with really bad consequences. But what does the former hothead do in his later, wiser years when God asks him to move faster than he’s ready for?
Key Verse: While Peter was still thinking about the vision, the Spirit said to him, “Simon, three men are looking for you. So get up and go downstairs. Do not hesitate to go with them, for I have sent them” (Acts 10:19–20).
Thoughts to Consider: “Do not hesitate,” God tells Peter. For a lot of folks, myself included, that may be the hardest part of God’s command. Really? I don’t get to think this through for a while? No. Not this time, anyway. Once Peter knew it was God’s will, his only choice was to do it without delay. Most of the time, the Lord gives us a long season to reflect, consider, and ponder His will. But sometimes there’s an urgency to it. Once you know, it’s time to go.
Do you have anything holding you back from moving forward, either on your own or as a team? If so, what do you need to do to surrender those doubts and fears to God and take a bold step of obedience?
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This devotional is a companion to the book 100 Days to a Healthier Church, by Karl Vaters. Like the book, the principles laid out here are not one-time, quick-fix solutions. They are long-term principles—nudges, not jumps(the tortoise, not the hare.) It is divided into four main steps over 14 weeks. It works best when it starts on a Saturday, so this devotional is designed with that in mind.
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