Last night Julia and I received letters from friends and family members in the States. We were overwhelmed with everyone's kindness and generosity. In one of the cards my mom wrote, "you both press on, serve the Lord well and come home empty". Meditating on her words of wisdom I couldn't help but realize that my mom's desire for Julia and I is the same desire God has for us. God desires for us to press on, serve Him and come home empty.
God desires all of us to press on through the trials and tribulations of this life. When times our tough and don't make a lick of sense we must press on; looking to Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith. We mustn't through in the towel; rather, we must continue to do good knowing that in time we will reap a reward.
God desires His followers to serve Him through the local church. There should be no spectators in church; rather, everyone should be serving. A few ways in which church members could be serving include; nursery; holding a baby with a poop filled diaper in to order for a worn-out mother is able to attend church. Minister to the elderly, sing in the choir, have fun with the youth at a lock-in. There a 1,001 ways to serve the Lord through the local church. We must stop being spectators and get involved.
Finally, God desires us to pour ourselves out in service to others as worship to Him. Serving others by taking care of orphans, widows and those in distress, sharing the Gospel with our family members, friends and neighbors. Preaching the Gospel in the open air. Praying for/supporting missionaries. Seve overseas for short or long term. We must pour ourselves out in service to God.
Always remember God is urging us to press on and serve the Lord in order to come home empty to the words, "Well done good and faithful servant." May we press on towards that goal.
God desires all of us to press on through the trials and tribulations of this life. When times our tough and don't make a lick of sense we must press on; looking to Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith. We mustn't through in the towel; rather, we must continue to do good knowing that in time we will reap a reward.
God desires His followers to serve Him through the local church. There should be no spectators in church; rather, everyone should be serving. A few ways in which church members could be serving include; nursery; holding a baby with a poop filled diaper in to order for a worn-out mother is able to attend church. Minister to the elderly, sing in the choir, have fun with the youth at a lock-in. There a 1,001 ways to serve the Lord through the local church. We must stop being spectators and get involved.
Finally, God desires us to pour ourselves out in service to others as worship to Him. Serving others by taking care of orphans, widows and those in distress, sharing the Gospel with our family members, friends and neighbors. Preaching the Gospel in the open air. Praying for/supporting missionaries. Seve overseas for short or long term. We must pour ourselves out in service to God.
Always remember God is urging us to press on and serve the Lord in order to come home empty to the words, "Well done good and faithful servant." May we press on towards that goal.
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