“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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