–It’s about having a God given position. (1 Corinthians 12:18)
–It’s about doing for God, rather than self-service. (Ephesians 3:21)
–It’s about loving others with the love of Christ in us. (John 13:34)
–It’s about service, rather than personal position. (Psalm 84:10)
About cleaning the floors and windows; about picking up pieces of paper (rather than leaving it); it’s about washing dishes after a church supper, etc., etc.
–It’s about doing things for God without seeking the praise of men.
–It’s about being slow to take offense & always seeking reconciliation.
–It’s about trust and staying on board, knowing that with God, all things are possible.
–It’s about looking beyond people’s faults to minister to their need.
–It’s about taking responsibility, rather than letting the burden fall on someone else.
–It’s about not quitting, but fighting the good fight of faith, knowing your labor is never in vain.
–It’s about confessing our faults one to another, rather than criticizing others for their faults.
–It’s about empathizing–putting yourself in the other person’s shoes–where they are, not where you judge they should be.
–It’s about keeping a good conscience with both God and men, knowing God will uphold you for your faithfulness.
–It’s about starting again when others are quitting; it’s about singing when others are grumbling; it’s about finding a way when others are making excuses.
–It’s about getting up after you’ve fallen; it’s about coming back after you’ve strayed away.
–It’s about wanting to encourage others, by the things you do and say.
–It’s about wanting to be found faithful when Jesus comes again.
About our discouragements and negative thoughts: let them testify of how much we need God’s vision in doing His work.
About the changes we see in others: let it remind us of our need to “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus”, who changes not.
About continuing in the church fellowship: it’s according to the triumph of the tie that binds our hearts together (the love of God, which is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost, which is given unto us) “Sure and Steadfast”.
SHARING
