The Measure of a Servant of Christ – 2 Corinthians 11:23
There are many ways that we might measure the faithfulness of a servant of Christ. Paul choose to measure by how much he had suffered.
Serving God
Our Competence Comes from God – 2 Corinthians 3:4-6
Any competence I have in serving God comes from him. He has called each of us into his service and equipped us for that service.
Jesus Is the Healer of Broken People – John 21:15
Broken people abound in the world, myself included. But I am so thankful that Jesus loves people who have failed, bring healing to us.
Pleasing God Rather than People – 1 Thessalonians 2:4
Like Paul, my goal should be to be pleasing to God rather than to the people around me. He is the one I am answerable to in the end.
Even When I am Old and Gray – Psalm 71:17-18
This psalm reflects well on my own experience. I have served the Lord since I was young. And now I am old and gray. But still have a mission.
The Danger In Running Ahead of God – Genesis 27:5-10
God calls us to follow and to serve him. But often we find ourselves running ahead of God rather than following. And that is never good.
You’re Never Too Old to Be Used by God
Are you ever too old to be of service in God’s kingdom? The story of Moses would tell us that we are never too old, no matter our age.
Lord, Here I Am. Send Me! – Isaiah 6:8
When God called for a volunteer to go, Isaiah did not hesitate. He jumped up and said, “Here I am. Send me!”
In All You Do, Do it for the Lord – Colossians 3:22-24
Whatever you do, do it as for the Lord. Are you employed? THen serve as if Christ was your boss, because he is. And whatever else you do, do it for Christ.
Wake Up! The Tragedy of Unfinished Deeds – Revelation 3:2
Are you depending on your reputation as a Christian? If you are, Jesus says to wake up. Don’t live in the past. But stay fully engaged as a Christ follower.
