Bold enough to make a difference

Such confidence as this is ours through Christ before God. Not that we are competent in ourselves, but our confidence comes from God. He has made us compentent as ministers of the new covenant. 2 Corinthians 3:4-6

As I prepare my message for next week on the end times, I am reminded that we have only a limited time on this earth to make a difference. Today, in Pastor Barry's message I learned that the average 60 year old will have spent 9.5 years in front of the television. We spend so much time on things that really don't make a difference.

I take comfort in this verse that God will give us competence to make the most of our short time on the earth. We have every reason to be bold and courageous knowing the Lord our God is with us and will guide our thoughts, our words, and our actions.

As I plan my calendar this week I will make sure that I am doing things that are worthwhile and bold enough to make a difference.