LET'S ROLL!

LET'S ROLL!
Friday, December 17, 2021 by leona Choy

"Let's roll" is a colloquialism used extensively as a command to move and start an activity, attack a mission or project.

It’s also a reminder of the last words of Todd Beamer on Flight 93 during 9/11 to try and take the plane back from the Al-Qaeda terrorists. It has become a battle cry for action whether the outcome looks like extended life or you are facing certain death. LET'S ROLL was the attitude of the apostle Paul when he considered his two options of continuing to live and serve Christ or die and be with Him. (Phil. 1:12-26)

Let's apply this to each of us website viewers including myself at whatever point we are in the test, trial, problem or trouble or affliction or adversity, misfortune or hardship we are still going through or have survived. Life is full of difficulties no matter our age or circumstances.

What has been YOUR current trial to endure and learn from?

Mine has been to struggle through the throes of Covid, along with an incredible number of other friends and family. I believe God is in the process of bringing me out of the valley of that shadow. That's not true of some of my dear friends who have suddenly entered into God's presence. Since you and I are alive to read this, it is obviously God's decision that we remain temporarily for His divine purposes, not of our own choice.

Since we have survived, it is not time to RELAX but to wait on the Lord for renewed strength and then LET'S ROLL.

Did your trial catch you by surprise? “Beloved, do not be [amazed, bewildered, astonished, unduly alarmed] at the fiery ordeal [painful things, which are taking place to test, to prove your quality, as though something strange (unusual and alien to you and your position) were befalling you.” To put it another way, “Friends, when life gets really difficult, don’t jump to the conclusion that God isn’t on the job. Instead, be glad that you are in the very thick of what Christ experienced. This is a spiritual refining process, with glory just around the corner.” (MSG 1 Peter 4:12,13)

Having survived the test, should we step back into life as it was or think about where now to invest with wisdom the bonus portion? The Lord is giving us an extended opportunity to add more “spiritual cubits” to our legacy—which we are able to do with God's blessing.

What then? Let's not drift downstream along with the flow and waste our precious treasure of bonus time. LET'S ROLL!

God makes it clear: “Hold fast the profession of your faith without wavering [hesitation, vacillation, indecision, doubt]; (for He is faithful that promised;) So let’s do it—full of belief, confident that we’re presentable inside and out. Let’s keep a firm grip [seize and hold tightly] on the promises that keep us going. God always keeps his word. Let’s see how inventive we can be in encouraging love and helping out...spurring each other on, especially as we see The Day approaching” (Hebrews 10:23).

“The Day?” The Day of Judgment when Jesus Christ will return and judge our works whether they be as valuable as gold, silver, or precious gems in His sight or combustible. (1 Cor. 3:11-15)

Why has God given us the privilege of extended earth time in our deteriorating “earth suit” bodies—however long or short a time we have left? To do good works—not in order to earn eternal life, but “He has created us in Christ Jesus to live lives filled with good works that he has prepared for us to do” (Eph. 2:10).

With whatever time I have left, I'm determined to imitate John Wesley, a man of God in the past century, who declared:

“Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.”

We can do that by encouraging each other in life's journey to remain steadfast in the Christian faith to which we are committed. It doesn’t matter whether we are in a care facility, a prison, from a pulpit, in a classroom, in our home, neighborhood, or in the public square. That is the particular circle of influence God has chosen for us at this moment in time.

Wherever God has planted us may we be His faithful witnesses. LET'S ROLL and be about our Father's business so He won't have to issue a recall on the bonus opportunity of extended time He has so generously lavished on us.

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Dorothy Daniels From At 12/19/2021 1:35:42 PM

I always find myself thinking I need to adjust my thinking and attitude when I read what you write. Thank you. So glad you are doing well.

Reply by: Leona Choy

I'm over the Covid,thank God, except for the fatigue. I pray that in the coming year you will experience God's goodness and mercy in new ways that will overwhelm you with gratitude.

Vicki Dorshorn From Kansas At 12/18/2021 11:04:26 PM

Excellent blog, Leona! You really know just what I need to hear. Thank you for the encouragement and spurring on to do God's will and not squander my days. Yes, God has given me other duties now, but the writing still needs my attention. By God's grace and enabling. Amen. Bless you.

Reply by: Leona Choy

Your new friendship this past year has been a blessing to me. I pray that you will prepare yourself to experience unexpected goodness and mercy from God this next year regardless of the rough places you may be called upon to walk. May your seemingly crooked ways be made straight.

Jennifer From New Jersey At 12/18/2021 2:13:45 PM

Dear Leona, I just love this post. It's so encouraging and affirming! I'm so sorry you have had to deal with Covid-19. I'm praying for your complete recovery. You are such an inspiration in all ways but truly as a role model who takes God's charge to us to stay the course every day we have!

Reply by: Leona Choy

I'm praying that the rough places and the seemingly crooked ways God is leading you to walk with Him while you are in Montana, will turn out to be blessings that you didn't expect. The Lord will straighten out all of your paths in His due time. Be patient and praise Him even while you are in the midst of your afflictions.

Laurinda Romportl From Minnesota At 12/18/2021 9:32:38 AM

Leona, Thank you for your wise, wonderful words of encouragement. I'm lifted up & emboldened. I know that your work is to point your readers to Jesus Christ, to Almighty Father Son and Holy Spirit. That you are doing, but I also admire you and marvel. May God continue to bless you. Merry Christmas!

Reply by: Leona Choy

Dear friend Laurinda, thank you for your encouraging words. May this coming year hold some unexpected blessings as God pours out His goodness and mercy on you where it is most needed.

Nancy Hoag From Montana At 12/18/2021 8:09:58 AM

Oh, Leona,how good it is this morning to be on the receiving end of your gift of wisdom. Thank you. Bless you. Get well, be well, and rolling. In His Love, Nancy

Reply by: Leona Choy

I survived COVID with God's mighty help, with fatigue still lingering. Be prepared for the Lord to make some crooked ways straight and some unexpected rough ways smooth. He will never fail you as you walk close to Him

BettyVonn Snapp From Stephens City, VA At 12/18/2021 8:08:03 AM

Oh, my precious Leona! You are really rolling - or as my offsping would say, “You rock!” This is what I needed this morning. I forward your writings/teachings to others who need a lift, and this is ripe with encouragement snd inspiration. I thank God for your fill recovery. ???? GIFWYY !

Reply by: Leona Choy

Thank God He helped me through COVID. Just left with the ongoing fatigue. Pray for an infusion of Holy Spirit energy for that continued upstream over the rapids journey. Prepare yourself for unexpected blessings that the Lord has coming your way in 2022 whether the way will be rough or crooked.

Mary Vento From Florida At 12/18/2021 8:04:27 AM

Thank you Leona for your beautiful message. I look forward to each new message. I’m so thankful you are getting better! Blessings for a Very Merry Christmas! Mary

Reply by: Leona Choy

Mary, difficult and perilous times may lie ahead of us all this coming year, but let's pray to be steady and faithful to Him. There are sure to be some changes in your life, but the Lord will be with you to lift you up over whatever obstacles may loom up before you. God is the ultimate OVER-BLESSER.

Linda Ann Fumea From FL At 12/18/2021 7:28:18 AM

Leona -- I do believe that although you may still be weak physically that God has certainly renewed your spirit. "For this cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day" (2 Cor. 4:16). Praying always on your behalf. Virtual hugs - Linda

Reply by: Leona Choy

Yes, dear friend, fatigue continues after Covid, so please pray that I may have continued energizing of the Holy Spirit to carry forward His calling on my life to encourage others in my circle of influence to remain steady and faithful to Him as even greater perilous times will be coming. I pray the same for you and Paul.

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