Good morning Beloved Brethren,
Date: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2018
Topic: OUR ATTITUDE TO GOD’S TASKS
Text: Read: Acts 9:1-6
Daily Bible Study: Lev. 12-13; Matt. 26
“…Lord, what will thou have me to do?...” (Acts 9:6).
In God’s service, it is not what we want that matters but what our heavenly Father decides we should do for Him. We are His bondmen redeemed to Him by the blood of Jesus Christ His Son and our Saviour. Our tasks can either be in an exalted position or in a lowly and obscure duty post. What should be of primary interest to us is that we are found worthy to be called to service by Him. It is a privilege we should be grateful for.
Secondly, we must realize that there is a reward for service. This knowledge should propel us to give our best in whatever we are called to do. The book of Hebrews 12:2, tells us that Jesus, “for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God”. There is a Joy of reward awaiting us. At the close of his ministry, Apostle Paul declared, “I have fought a good fight”, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith, hence forth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day” (2 Tim. 4:7). A crown is similarly laid for every one of us who faithfully serves to the end in his or her place of calling.
Remember, that which God assigned to us by His sovereign choice matters and should be carried out diligently and with precision.
Prayer: Lord God, help us to appreciate the privilege to be called and chosen to serve You. Help us to do it willingly and joyfully, giving all glory to You. We pray in Jesus’ name – Amen.
(From The Voice of Christ Today, 2018 Edition Daily Inspiration for Personal and Family Devotion, page 51. A Publication of The World International Sacred Peace Movement)
Date: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2018
Topic: OUR ATTITUDE TO GOD’S TASKS
Text: Read: Acts 9:1-6
Daily Bible Study: Lev. 12-13; Matt. 26
“…Lord, what will thou have me to do?...” (Acts 9:6).
In God’s service, it is not what we want that matters but what our heavenly Father decides we should do for Him. We are His bondmen redeemed to Him by the blood of Jesus Christ His Son and our Saviour. Our tasks can either be in an exalted position or in a lowly and obscure duty post. What should be of primary interest to us is that we are found worthy to be called to service by Him. It is a privilege we should be grateful for.
Secondly, we must realize that there is a reward for service. This knowledge should propel us to give our best in whatever we are called to do. The book of Hebrews 12:2, tells us that Jesus, “for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God”. There is a Joy of reward awaiting us. At the close of his ministry, Apostle Paul declared, “I have fought a good fight”, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith, hence forth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day” (2 Tim. 4:7). A crown is similarly laid for every one of us who faithfully serves to the end in his or her place of calling.
Remember, that which God assigned to us by His sovereign choice matters and should be carried out diligently and with precision.
Prayer: Lord God, help us to appreciate the privilege to be called and chosen to serve You. Help us to do it willingly and joyfully, giving all glory to You. We pray in Jesus’ name – Amen.
(From The Voice of Christ Today, 2018 Edition Daily Inspiration for Personal and Family Devotion, page 51. A Publication of The World International Sacred Peace Movement)
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