Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Pride lays people low, but those of humble spirit gain honor. Proverbs 29:23 In all things give glory and honor to God. When you begin to impress yourself with your works and you begin to do things that make you look good, meditate on the verse I gave you. Ego and pride is a slippery slope and a fine line to walk. I see so many people serving in church and involved in so ministries, that I think to myself "are their intentions to please God or man?" Is this for show or to exemplify God? If the Lord asked us to do all things for Him in private, with no one watching, would we still be so eager to sign up? A good way to measure is to ask yourself "is He getting all the glory here?" So many get caught up in church activities to which it becomes a blurred line between true service and true entertainment. Others run the risk of burn out because they are involved in everything. I am a firm believer in balance and established order. This keeps you focused, strong and effective as a Christian. The familiar saying "quality not quantity" is key. We may have the best intentions but if we do not seek God's counsel first, then it all may be a distraction of our true calling. The true work of a Christian is to lead the lost to Jesus so evangelizing will be the substance in whatever it is He leads you to do. Whether it be teaching children at Sunday school for leading and teaching small children the ways of Jesus is preparing them so when they reach adulthood, they choose Him for themselves. Praying as an altar worker, handing out bibles to the poor, etc...ask the Lord to show you where He wants you, and He will. I pray for you and am so excited for the area God will use you in. He is the only One we should ever serve. And in all things, do them in His name and you will be happy.

Romans 12:4-7
Colossians 3:23-24


"If you have no opposition in the place you serve, you're serving in the wrong place". - G. Campbell Morgan