A Mighty Anvil?

So why  A Mighty Anvil ?  Just in case you ever wondered about the title of this blog, I thought I'd share.  

About 10 years ago I was praying in church about what the Lord really wanted from me, and what direction He wanted me to pursue.  It was kind of a crisis time.  I really needed guidance and clear purpose.  His still small voice whispered "Forge a mighty anvil".  huh?

  The voice was persistent, and the words were emphatic; but I didn't understand.

   It probably didn't help that I had no idea what an anvil did.   I looked into it.   An anvil is a heavy steel or iron block that a blacksmith uses to hammer the molten metal against and change its form.  Still no "aha" moment. 

  It was my husband's insight that finally helped me see the point.  Every individual is an anvil.  People should be impacted for Jesus by knowing you.

   Beyond that, the anvil was the family. When God brings people in contact with you and your family, they should be impacted, changed, molded more for Him by that encounter. 

     Forging a family..... takes work.  In our culture today it's hard to know where to begin, where to focus, what's really important.  But the work is vital with eternal consequence. 


  The title challenges me and reminds me.