Fearless-Factor - 1 Samuel 12:24

Are you afraid to do what in the world's eye is unpopular? Do you care about what man thinks or what God thinks? As I finished reading Tony Dungy's book "Quiet Strength" one statement rung in my head. "He didn't call me to be successful, He called me to be Faithful." Wow, what a statement. We all want to be successful in life in everything we do. As a salesperson, I want to be the best in my division, the best in the company. I have shared in those accomplishments over my 10 years in telecom. I have been #1, I have been #2, I have also been #76. I have found that being #2 was always the hardest. I was so close but missed the mark and someone else got the Rolex, The Car, the Big Bonus. Some would think that being #76 would be the worse, the fact is there is nowhere to go but up. Being #1 is great but after you accomplish this feat, what is your next challenge? I want to be successful in all I do, but not at the expense of being unfaithful. I have looked back on my short, but peak and valley career and seen how God has blessed ever moment, the good and the bad. I was never #1 when the pay was ridiculously high and never last when the pay was ridiculously low. I have had a balanced career. This is a blessing, because I never was the Rock Star and never so low that life was scary. I am more focused now on staying the course. I have friends who think a daily bible verse is odd. I have friend who think it is great. The truth is the daily verse isn't so much for others to read as it is for others to hold me accountable to dive into the word. We are called to do one think, share the Good News. If we share the Good News on a daily basis we are being faithful, and success with follow as God sees fit. I will trade in success for faithfulness any day. Only one of these efforts will God say "Well done my good and faithful servant." Which will you be? Do you think God will care how big our home is or how many people you open your home to? The Fearless Factor for today is 1 Samuel 12:24 "But be sure to fear the LORD and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you."
Be Fearless and Quiet No More.
Your Brother in Christ.
Trey Ore