Fireseeds Chapter 2

This chapter really got me pumped for my own life, especially up at the Chico campus and also for you guys and girls this upcoming school year.  The author really painted a picture of how just a boy can turn a nation around, and the greatest thing is, it was straight from the Bible.  I really enjoyed this quote on page 32 "We notice in the life of Josiah that he was willing to proclaim the truth of God's Word.  Holding up the Scripture, he preached, proclaimed and pleaded with the nation to return to the Lord."  I know in my life, that it would not be the same if I didn't have people(no matter the age) showing me how to do it, leading by example as 1 Tim 4:12 states.  If you noticed in all the stories throughout the chapter, most of the time these people were young, and were following the Lord's will, and just showing up.  Almost always God just asks us to show up and He will take care of the rest, as you read the story about Evan Roberts.  This chapter really got me thinking about where my heart is and if I am showing up where He wants me to show up.  Just as Jesus came to do the will of the Father, Jesus is our example, and we need to follow the will of the Father.  I would encourage you guys to pray about it, take a minute and just ask what He wants from you, where He wants you to show up and proclaim the Truth, it doesn't have to be infront of 100 people, it can be to one friend, and all you say is a verse.  Don't take today lightly, be on guard of how you can show Christ in your words, actions or even just your presence.  Let me know your thoughts on this chapter, or questions you might have.  And also if you are just skimming the pages, don't bother to put forth a half "butt" attitude, find a quiet place and sit down and read it, it takes no more then 15 minutes and maybe that's how the Lord is calling you to show up and stand up.