Earlier this week at my Life Group meeting, I had a vivid picture. As I’ve been pondering on it, I feel the Lord would have me share it. I hope if you are the person who currently feels a bit lost and alone, it will encourage you.
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I saw a lone figure standing on a big empty wooden stage. They felt alone and unsure of what to do next, but God was controlling the spotlight on them. When He moved the spotlight, their shadow moved. Sometimes it was a very long, far reaching shadow, sometimes shorter but more intense.
I was reminded of Acts 5:14-15…
And believers were increasingly added to the Lord, multitudes of both men and women, [15] so that they brought the sick out into the streets and laid them on beds and couches, that at least the SHADOW of Peter passing by might fall on some of them.
We may feel that we go out there all alone and a bit scared, but God is giving us influence wherever our shadow falls. He directs the spotlight and we can then move in the direction of the shadow. We have the power of the Holy Spirit to influence others, lead the lost to their Saviour, and even to bring healing to those in need.
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Dear Father, I pray for anyone who feels this word is for them, that they will step out in faith, knowing that you are shining your light on them and showing them the way they should go. Thank you that you are putting people in their path and giving them influence, by the power of your Holy Spirit. I pray that those people in their path will be saved and healed because you are seeking them out and using your servant as a vessel to bring about change in their lives. Thank you Father. We pray this in the matchless name of your wonderful son, Jesus. Amen.
The Finished Work 