When God Pushes Our Space
Dr. Herman O. Kelly, Jr., Columnist
As Pastors and Resident Theologians, we are used to hearing from God. As a Pastor for over thirty years, I have spent time with God in prayer and meditation. Sometimes, God speaks as a small still voice, but sometimes, God shouts at us to do God’s bidding and God’s Ministry. My space has been pushed, and I am sure and understand this push of God.
First, when God pushes our space, He always provides support and people to aid the process. This is a confirmation that God is with us as He pushes our Space. This push is a source of immense joy and fulfillment when we allow God to move in our space, place, and spirit. I am grateful for the itinerant Ministry of our Zion. Why? Because God will push us to speak to the needs of the community. It is a joy and a responsibility to be pushed into our space. The joy is when we know we are making a significant difference, with God’s help. It is a responsibility, because if we do not do it “the blood will be on our Hands.” Lord, I do not want to be under judgment when I can do better.
Second, we must be obedient when we feel God’s push on our lives. We are the only hands and feet that God has for Kingdom building. I feel the push, and I am listening to God’s voice in my ear. Do you hear God’s voice in your ears? Has God pushed your space? Well, God is pushing my Space now. The tears flow, the nights get long, and the eyes see beyond our vision, this God pushing our space.
Lastly, be thankful when God is pushing our space. God pushes our space when He needs us to make a difference. The gifts and talents we possess are not ours to keep, but they belong to God. He has entrusted them to us, and our debt is to use these gifts for The Kingdom. The push and the press on our space means that God is calling us to service in His name. As I write about the push of God on our space, I am being pushed to do something for the Kingdom. I am being summoned by God to make a difference in the community I presently serve. The push is so clear I can see it, taste it, touch it, and believe in the reality of the vision. As I continue to go into my prayer closet and close the door, remember we can not run away from the push of God.
Dr. Herman O. Kelly, Jr., Columnist is the pastor of Grant Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Amite, Louisiana.
