Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Does It Matter Who Gets The Credit?

My Utmost For His Highest
 
“If I am being poured out as a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all—“ Philippians 2:17
 
“Are you willing to sacrifice yourself for the work of another believer—to pour out your life sacrificially for the ministry and faith of others? Or do you say, “I am not willing to be poured out right now, and I don’t want God to tell me how to serve Him. I want to choose the place of my own sacrifice. And I want to have certain people watching me and saying, ’Well done.’ ”
 
It is one thing to follow God’s way of service if you are regarded as a hero, but quite another thing if the road marked out for you by God requires becoming a “doormat” under other people’s feet. […] Are you ready to be less than a mere drop in the bucket—to be so totally insignificant that no one remembers you even if they think of those you served? Are you willing to give and be poured out until you are used up and exhausted—not seeking to be ministered to, but to minister? Some saints cannot do menial work while maintaining a saintly attitude, because they feel such service is beneath their dignity.” CHAMBERS
 
How has God shaped you for service?  What if you find yourself in a place that does not use all of your natural and spiritual abilities and gifts?  You find that you are not even mentioned when people speak of the work being accomplished. Is that OK with you?  If it is not, then you have lost focus on the essence of service.  We do not serve to be glorified but we serve so that Jesus will be lifted up.  We are to be living sacrifices meaning that we lay everything … every desire .. ambition … need … and dream down at the feet of Jesus .. and then serve Him however He chooses. Be careful that you don’t lose sight of that.  Your work for God can easily become something that is merely a reflection of you … not the Lord …. By your effort … to your credit … with no eternal value …  So be vigilant … and stay close to Jesus ….
 
Bondye Beni Ou (God Bless You)

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