Moses was willing to be blotted out of God's book. (Ex 32:32),
Abraham was willing to suffer God's possible displeasure by negotiating Him down to 10 godly men in Sodom & Gomorrah. (Genesis 18:22),
When king David disobeyed by taking a census, he was willing to be destroyed in order to seek safety for his people. (1 Chronicles 21:17),
Daniel was willing to talk with God when He was very angry. (Dan 9:16),
Jesus was willing to become sin and lay down His life so that others could find forgiveness. (Isaiah 53:12),
The Centurion was willing to approach authority as well as subject himself to it. (Matt 8:5),
Martha dared to risk her friendship with Jesus to challenge His decision of delay. (John 11:21-22),
A father risked public exposure, fear of man's opinions, and disappointment for the sake of interceding for his possessed son. (Mark 9:17),
The Nobleman risked his self-sufficient pride. He could not help his son but he knew who could. He also risked public exposure and reputation. (John 4:49),
Stephen was willing to face the murderous rage of a crowd and asked God to forgive them. (Acts 7:59),
Esther was willing to perish at risk of defending her people to the king. At the very least she was willing to face a life of ill-favor, isolation and banishment from the king's court. (Esther 4:16),
David as a young boy was willing to face death from Goliath for the sake of Israel. At the very least he was willing to face humiliation, failure and defeat. (1 Sam 17:37)
I dare ask again...Are you ready?
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