Just Do It

Just Do It

Last week I told you about some of the programs that I was part of with Rev. Jesse Jackson. While I was praying and meditating about what I was going to write about this week, I remembered the very first program.

When I walked onto the stage with Rev. Jackson and the rest of the ministers, I thought I was just going to sit in the background and enjoy the program. But when it came time to start, Rev. Jackson asked me to open up and get things going. I had no idea what I was supposed to do, but I started walking to the podium.

I turned to ask Rev. Jackson for some direction, but before I could open my mouth, he said, “Just do it.” I walked back to the podium and looked at the audience. I was still confused as to what was expected of me, so again I turned to Rev. Jackson who was seated behind me. But again, he looked at me and said, “Just do it.”

As I returned to the podium, I whispered a prayer, asking God for His help and His guidance. I opened the program, made a few remarks, and then turned things over to Rev. Jackson. I later found out that he wanted me to take part in his Christmas program in Chicago, but first he wanted to see if I could handle myself. I thank God for helping me pass the test.

My friends, sometimes you will be called upon to do some things. It might be on your job, at your school, in your church, or in your community. How will you respond? My advice is to ask God for His help and His guidance, and then, just do it.