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06/10/2018

Think about it: this is the only time in eternity that we get to worship through pain and hard times. One day we will be in glory and won’t have this opportunity again.
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06/10/2018

As a Christian we are influencing all cultures unto God's Glory because we are to light the world with his Word not to contribute to its darkness

16/09/2018

What Are You Expecting

What are you expecting from God? Do you find yourself thinking, You know what, God, I’ve done a lot for You. I’ve followed You. I have served You. And now I am expecting some things. Are you like that? Because here’s the truth: The Lord does a lot for us. If all God ever did for us was keep us from hell, how could we not sing His praises through all eternity? But the Lord does far more for us than save us from hell. The part we need to understand is our mindset.

If you forget you are a servant, you can start thinking God is the servant. And you can start thinking, Well, I did my part. Now I’m home. I’m hungry. Feed me God. Do what I want You to do and take care of these things. And that’s not good. We are the servants and He is the Master.

Here are some things we might expect from God:

1. Protection for our children. I don’t want my kids to get hurt. Do You see me over here leading a small group? I don’t mind serving You, God, but I have some expectations.

2. Provision of financial needs. I work ethically for You. So give me a job that pays for what I want.

3. Health and healing. I have to be healed. If You don’t heal me, I’m going to have some harsh thoughts about You.

4. Guidance. I am making a very difficult decision right now. There is an uncertain future I’m facing. I do a lot for You; can’t You at least tell me what I’m supposed to do?

5. Salvation of a loved one. Come on God. Don’t You see me over here serving You? Can’t You just get this person saved?

But we can’t expect God to do something for us just because we do something for Him. That’s back-scratching and it’s not what authentic serving is about.

Prayer – Father, forgive me for thinking I can manipulate You into doing things for me. Help me to serve because I love You, not because I want something in return. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Luke 17:9-10
"Doth he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded him? I trow not. So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do."

15/09/2018

Humbly and Quietly

Sometimes, the time for talking is done. There are no more words to be said. We just need to serve; to do our duty. John 13:3-5 paints this picture of quiet, humble service. Jesus doesn’t announce Himself. He doesn’t point anything out. He doesn’t explain. He just serves. His was authentic service.

In Luke 22 we see what the disciples were doing when Jesus began to wash their feet. They were arguing over who was the greatest. Jesus gets up. But He wasn’t like, Knock it off! or What’s wrong with you? He just stood. And served.

I want to point out the verbs in John 13:3-5.

Rose. Laid. Took. Girded. Poured. Washed. Wiped.

Jesus went to work. Without a word, quietly, humbly, He began to serve.

Then in verse 12 John says, “When he had washed their feet and put on his outer garments and resumed his place, he said to them, ‘Do you understand what I have done to you?’” It’s almost a question of desperation. It feels like He’s implying, Guys, time is running out here. And you were just arguing about who is the greatest. And this is it, do you understand?

He then said, “ I . . . have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet.” Jesus gave this example. We are to serve one another. Do you get it? Authentic serving is faithful serving when we are the busiest, when we would rather do something else, when no one notices, or pays us back. But we do it anyway.

Prayer – Thank You for Your Word. Help me do what it actually says. It tells me to serve faithfully. Father, I pray You would immerse me in a new season of authenticity. I want to be a genuine, faithful, sincere follower of Your great Son, Jesus Christ. So as I respond to Your Word now, I pray You would help me in Jesus’ name, Amen.

John 13:3-5 Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God; He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself. After that he poureth water into a basin, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded.