“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10 NIV
Serving our Lord Jesus is not optional. People throw out all manner of excuses: too old, too young, too busy, too tired, too sick, and the list goes on. Every excuse is rendered void by the facts of Scripture which say that believers are called and created to serve. Service isn’t dependent upon health, age or experience. I know bedridden men and women who dedicate their day to intercessory prayer. I have met saints who have never attended seminary and yet make a point of discipling new believers. The difference between these folks and those who make excuses is attitude. If we see ourselves as servants, we will be God-focused and dependent upon the Holy Spirit. But if we are too busy worrying over how, when and at what cost we are working for the Lord, then we are self-centred and of little use to Him. Someday we will stand before God and He will require an account of how we used the talents and spiritual gifts we were given. What can we say to Him that will justify ignoring the opportunities He gave us to use those gifts? No excuse will hold up. Complete surrender to God’s will is the key to pleasing Him. The Lord has use for every single talent and ability He has bestowed and He will continually equip us for greater service to His kingdom. When we serve Him wholeheartedly, we can look forward to hearing, “Well done, good and faithful servant” (Matthew 25:21).
PRAYER THOUGHT
Lord Jesus, thank You for the privilege of serving You.
PRAYER FOR TODAY
Thank You, Lord, that You have use for every single talent and ability You have given to us and You will continually equip us for greater service to Your kingdom. AMEN
I.B.R.A. Readings
Matthew 19:13-15
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