{"id":1287,"date":"2024-11-01T08:52:59","date_gmt":"2024-11-01T15:52:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thecitadeltucson.org\/?p=1287"},"modified":"2024-11-04T10:20:40","modified_gmt":"2024-11-04T17:20:40","slug":"what-if-why-not-a-journey-of-faith-purpose-and-the-call-to-action","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thecitadeltucson.org\/?p=1287","title":{"rendered":"What If? Why Not? 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he may be glorified. <br \/>4\u00a0 They shall build up the ancient ruins; <br \/>they shall raise up the former devastations; <br \/>they shall repair the ruined cities, <br \/>the devastations of many generations. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cfdfc31\" data-id=\"cfdfc31\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3be31d5e elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3be31d5e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What If? Why Not? A Journey of Faith, Purpose, and the Call to Action<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ff7329f elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7ff7329f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Have you ever found yourself asking, &#8220;What if?&#8221; or &#8220;Why not me?&#8221; Those two small questions can be powerful catalysts, calling us to step beyond comfort, beyond past choices, and into a life of purpose. My journey has been a long one, filled with moments where I questioned, resisted, and sometimes missed opportunities. But over time, I began to see these questions as invitations from God\u2014a challenge to trust in something bigger than myself. Today, I want to invite you to join me in exploring these questions.<\/p><hr \/><h3>The Moment That Changed Everything<\/h3><p>In 1995, I attended a men&#8217;s retreat that would alter the course of my life. I was preparing to leave the army, unsure of my future, and nearly didn\u2019t go because I couldn\u2019t afford it. My pastor convinced me, and it was there that I had a powerful encounter with God. The speaker, Alton Garrison, was a gifted man of God, and during that time, I felt called to surrender fully to God&#8217;s will. I told God, &#8220;I&#8217;ll go where You want me to go, do what You want me to do.&#8221; Little did I know this was just the beginning.<\/p><p>After that, God led us to Tulsa, where I started working on airplanes, training in ministry, and surrounding myself with leaders who inspired me. Yet, I couldn\u2019t shake the feeling that there was more. I had always been around prophetic leadership and was introduced to the idea of fivefold ministry\u2014where each role (apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor, and teacher) is active in the church. But while the idea was present, it wasn\u2019t implemented. This left me wondering: What if we actually did it?<\/p><hr \/><h3>From &#8220;What If&#8221; to &#8220;Why Not?&#8221;<\/h3><p>As life progressed, my family moved to California, where I served as a youth pastor. God began stirring a vision in me about how the fivefold ministry could transform the church. What if we committed to building a church that mirrored the Acts 2 model? What if we dared to establish a community where each role was operating fully in God&#8217;s plan?<\/p><p>Years later, my family and I moved to Arizona, and I continued asking, &#8220;What if?&#8221; My wife and I would talk late into the night, dreaming about the ideal church\u2014one where we could finally stop doing church as usual. This church would be a place where the spirit of God moved freely, a place where we weren\u2019t just following old models but building something new.<\/p><p>As we sought clarity, I couldn\u2019t ignore the stories of biblical figures who dared to answer the \u201cwhat if\u201d question with bold action. What if Noah hadn\u2019t built the ark? What if Elijah hadn\u2019t taken his stand? What if we hadn\u2019t committed to prayer? Their choices weren\u2019t always easy, but they were transformational.<\/p><hr \/><h3>Finding My \u201cWhy Not\u201d Moment<\/h3><p>A few years ago, my close friend, Prophet John, reached out with an opportunity to start a new church. Initially, I didn\u2019t respond, but looking back, I see how that one moment was pivotal. While we discussed it later, I realized that God had used that delay to prepare us all. We weren\u2019t ready then, but God was guiding us, putting us through trials to test our endurance and commitment. I found myself wondering, \u201cWhat if I had answered that call right away?\u201d<\/p><p>Today, I see these &#8220;what if&#8221; moments not as regrets but as reminders. They lead me to the &#8220;why not&#8221; that keeps pushing us forward. Why not build a church here in south Tucson? Why not the Citadel? Why not now? And why not each of us? These questions no longer feel like doubts but instead spark a call to action.<\/p><hr \/><h3>Embracing New Wineskins<\/h3><p>For our church, it was clear: we couldn\u2019t be bound by traditional structures. Our vision needed a fresh start, what Jesus called &#8220;new wineskins&#8221; for new wine. We began to see ourselves as part of a prophetic church, an Acts 2 church, and a church dedicated to the fivefold ministry. We were going to build something new\u2014a model that wasn\u2019t dependent on one person but built on a team, each operating in their calling to empower the church.<\/p><p>Our church wouldn\u2019t just be led by a pastor. We would need an evangelist, a prophet, a teacher, and an apostle. We would need all five roles, working together, for the church to grow and fulfill its mission.<\/p><hr \/><h3>Why Not You?<\/h3><p>So, now I ask you the same questions I asked myself. Why not you? Why not now? We all have unique gifts, experiences, and even challenges that God can use to bring transformation. If you feel uncertain or unqualified, let that go. God has a purpose for you.<\/p><p>If you\u2019re feeling called to start a business, lead a community, or build something for God, ask yourself, \u201cWhy not me?\u201d We need more leaders, more visionaries, and more people stepping up to say, &#8220;I&#8217;ll go where You send me.&#8221;<\/p><hr \/><h3>A Call to Action<\/h3><p>As I look at my community and the many young lives around us, I\u2019m reminded that the &#8220;why not&#8221; question is not just for us\u2014it\u2019s for the next generation too. I can imagine a church filled with young people passionately worshiping God, crossing generational and cultural gaps, and stepping into their purpose.<\/p><p>So, whenever you face doubts, remember: God has brought you to this moment for a reason. When you hit roadblocks, hold onto your &#8220;why not&#8221; and let that question fuel your faith.<\/p><p>This is our time. Let\u2019s rise up, ask the big questions, and live out the answers. Why not build something new? Why not you? 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