JOHN SHIRK – In the Year to Shine, today’s Vital Step to a Radiant Faith is saying “Yes” to God’s call.

That’s what Isaiah did in Isaiah chapter 6. After God worked in his heart and humbled him, God then had an assignment for the prophet.

“Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?”

Isaiah said in verse 6, “Here am I! Send me!” That’s the reflection of a heart that is willing to be one of God’s ambassadors.

God is looking for people who will answer His call to share good news in our neighborhoods and around the world. He is looking for volunteers who are faithful to that mission. That first step begins when we say “yes” to God, and participate as His servants and witnesses.

Saying “Yes” to God’s call is a vital step to a Radiant Faith that makes a difference in our world.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Moment of Celebration reflects on the expression of God’s faithfulness.

Jesus is the expression of God’s faithfulness. He came as a gift in fulfillment of God’s promises.

Second Corinthians 1:20 says that “no matter how many promises God made, they are “Yes” in Christ. And so through him the “Amen” is spoken by us to the glory of God.”

When God says in Jeremiah 29:11, “I have plans to give you hope and a future”, those plans are fulfilled through faith in Jesus Christ.

When God says in Isaiah 1:18, “though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow”, those sins are forgiven through faith in Jesus Christ.

When God says in Isaiah 41:10, “I will strengthen you and help you”, that support is available through faith in Jesus Christ.

He is the Good Shepherd, Redeemer, Savior, and Best Friend among all those who follow Jesus as Lord.

The expression of God’s faithfulness in Jesus Christ is a reason to be glad in the Year of Celebration.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com