Comments on: Fearless

By: Adam Forsythe

Adam Forsythe — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 21:50:07 +0000

1. I would have to say my selfishness of still wanting to do some of whatever I want to do. God was showing me earlier this week about how even though in my heart I want to follow after everything that he is, there are still parts of me that want to do just whatever I want. Time to die to more of me.
2. I like to think that I am, and I even do sometimes. But multiple times of testing in this area has shown that i need to grow in it more.
3. I am sure that I can hear what God is saying. though sometimes I dont hear him as well because I am not desiring to listen.
4. Be genuine. Be consistent.
5. look for ways to be proactive, ask God to open my eyes to opportunities and provide me with opportunities that are uncomfortable for me, step outside of my comfort zone in those opportunities.

Great post. Very challenging

By: Freddie

Freddie — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 17:49:16 +0000

#1 What’s holding you back from a crazy, bold, life?

just myself – insecurity and selfishness are often my filter instead of truth

#2 Are you willing to say whatever God tells you to say?

yes

#3 Are you sure that you can hear what God is saying?

only if I’ve positioned myself to hear. I know when I’m not in position and I have to choose to be attentive.

#4 How can you have zeal and not be a jerk?

be genuine and be solid (faithful). don’t just run your mouth, pay attention, be considerate of others and know when to shut up. also, i’ve realized that just showing up for the task is sometimes one of the boldest things you can do, it’s not always about being on defense or fighting, but being there and let God do the dirty work.

#5 What can you do NOW to step-it-up for Christ?

take every opportunity to share christ around me. the little conversations and responses speak so loudly to my co-workers, they watch everything and notice how I am. there’s a campaign at starbucks right now, (called “I’m In”) and I think I need to get involved in it – I know it will give me a voice. actions speak the loudest.
Then there are other commitments that I need to get to work on, stop procrastinating and analyzing the best way to do something, and just do it. i can tweak it later.

This is really good. I’m In.

By: Velma

Velma — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 14:36:28 +0000

1. I think I am held back too much from living a bold life by fear of what others think of me, lack of pursuit, and lack of confidence in who I am in the Lord.
2. Yes, I am willing to say anything that God tells me, the problem is that sometimes I don’t get it right. I need to be a better listener.
3. Like I said previously, I need to listen more to what God is telling me, give Him a chance to talk.
4. True zeal to me is genuine passion for God. When we are passionate for him, we will live and look like him. Jesus wasn’t a jerk. He lived according to His father. That is how we ought to be also.
5. I need to seek God more, in prayer and ask for a greater burden for souls. I need to really wait upon him more. I need to serve more. I need to talk less and allow God and others to
teach me.
Thanks For your post Pastor Chilly.

By: Chris Chowdhury

Chris Chowdhury — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 03:41:44 +0000

1. What’s holding you back from a crazy, bold, life?
Honestly, it’s busy-ness. I allow myself to be too busy sometimes (or too strapped for time) that I don’t leave ROOM for boldness or to declare the Word God has for me to say. I must make room.

2. Are you willing to say whatever God tells you to say?
Yes! I have to pray so I hear what to say and say it loud enough.

3. Are you sure that you can hear what God is saying?
Yes. I hear God when He speaks. But this has more to do with God’s grace to speak within my hearing or “confirm” His Word. I need to respond without confirmation – at least with none more than knowing who I am hearing.

4. How can you have zeal and not be a jerk?
I have to be with Jesus and follow His example. He was not too nice, but he was never mean. His rebukes came from love not pride. I can’t say this about myself yet.

5. What can you do NOW to step-it-up for Christ?
Pray about my culture – the one live in everyday (locally) and the one I am so influenced by (globally). It’s very likely I’m supposed to confront my culture in some way – answering sin with purity, hopelessness with hope, and apathy with love. And after I’ve prayed and heard the Word of God – I must speak up – the opportunities are coming.

Thanks for this post, Captain. I am fearless because I only fear God, not man.

By: TJ

TJ — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 20:45:08 +0000

1. What’s holding you back from a crazy, bold, life? I know it sounds counter-intuitive, but I believe better time management. I’ve been tracking how much time I waste online doing meaningless things and it needs to change. The more time I make available to God and put toward God’s agenda, the better off I’ll be.

2. Are you willing to say whatever God tells you to say? I can say I’m willing but too often human rules or just fear (like we talked about in the Esther series) keep me from saying what maybe needs to be said. I desire to be willing and will lay aside my fear to be obedient.

3. Are you sure that you can hear what God is saying? Yes. I trust His Word, and because of that I trust His voice when I hear Him in prayer.

4. How can you have zeal and not be a jerk? I think you have zeal by accepting that not everyone will get excited and want to join. You run your race, and appreciate and run with those who join.

5. What can you do NOW to step-it-up for Christ? Share Christ more openly than I do just sharing about the cool church I go to. I always seem to default to that when I talk to people at the schools. I want to share Jesus more, because HE is the hope.

By: Tim

Tim — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 20:37:23 +0000

I’m in. Let us all encourage one another with out ceasing to be bold on behalf of our King. When a brave man stands, all the spines stiffen. Get on your feet. You’re not alone.
Punk

By: Pants

Pants — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 18:58:01 +0000

The thing that sticks out most to me in this verse is “Say exactly what I tell you to say”… I must be more alert of God’s voice and I must be obedient immediately… without wondering about the outcome of my obedience… without trying to figure out what will happen if I step out and obey… The more I read in the Bbile read throuh the more I realize that things dont always turn out peachy when you do what is right… sometimes persecution still happens… so i guess the real question is, am I willing to be obedient to the point of suffering? Hmmmm…. Yes Lord! Great post Captain

By: Fred Chilton

Fred Chilton — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 18:12:14 +0000

Good blog, Chilly. POPS