Friday November 27th, 2020
Memorize: 2 Timothy 4:11 New King James Versions (NKJV)
« Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is useful to me for ministry. »
Read: Acts 13:1-3 English Standard Versions (ESV)
1 Now there were in the church at Antioch prophets and teachers, Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen a lifelong friend of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.
2 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”
3 Then after fasting and praying they laid their hands on them and sent them off.
Message
Everyone from the beginning of creation has openly or secretly desired to be significantly relevant within their family or society.
The serpent’s offer to Eve had the undertone of increased relevance; King Saul sought to kill David because the women sang that the young boy’s victory was greater than his.
To be significantly relevant is highly desirable; indeed, it is our God-given right.
However, the pursuit for relevance has pushed many – Christians inclusive, into sinful, criminal and even diabolical acts. Psalm 75:6-7 GW says:
« 6 The authority to reward someone does not come from the east, from the west, or even from the wilderness. 7 God alone is the judge. He punishes one person and rewards another. »
In my opinion, the Church is not in short supply of Christian workers but rather, has a dearth of faithful laborers.
I have always told my children in the ministry that when you do the work of God the way it should be done, what you will eat will not be a prayer point.
This is because God is committed to the business of those who are in turn committed to His. He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him (Hebrews 11:6).
If you want to be significantly relevant in life, ministry or both, just make up your mind to serve Him faithfully, and your promotion will come sooner than you can imagine.
As a faithful steward in the vineyard, you have to be focused on your own mandate and never use another man’s parameters to evaluate your life or service to God.
To be focused is to have a target and to work towards actualizing it.
The business of God requires urgency. John 9:4 NLT says
« we must quickly carry out the tasks assigned us by the one who sent us. The night is coming, and then no one can work. »
The Lord will reward your labor of love in His vineyard, make you significantly relevant in this world and also compensate you handsomely in eternity.
Prayer point: Father, please help me serve You faithfully for the rest of my life, in the mighty name of Jesus.
Author: Pst E. A. Adeboye.
Text edited by Naomie
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