Servanthood

With my life, I have known the truth that God calls each believer in His way, in His time. The call for a life of service, just as He called Moses (Exodus 3:11), Joshua (Joshua 1:9), Paul (Acts 26:14), Peter (Mark 1: 14-20). These are only few among God’s leaders. Leadership is from God, not from men. Even though you are in front of the people, God is in front of you, so don't be afraid. Do not worry about what to say or how to say it. At that time you will be given what to say, for it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you (Matthew 10:19-20). 

We tend to compare and most of us believe that we can’t be God’s servant or think we not as perfect as the apostles of old or the preachers of today. Even Moses thought the same at the burning bush (Exodus 3:1-11). These leaders demonstrated obedience, faith and viewed themselves as humble workers. We honour these leaders for their unfailing commitment to the Gospel. Lord used several life experiences to teach about His relationship with God to God's people. Again in His time, in His way!! Rest assured that For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (John 3:16)

Sometimes we are overwhelmed with our own troubles; we give a blind eye for the life of our fellow friends. We often think that somehow others ought to help us because our life is in turmoil. Maybe we are broke. Maybe we are sick. We are so focused on ourselves and on our problems, and we don’t even see the needs of others, nor are we in the right frame of mind to help others.

Majority loving children of God thinks that Lord’s servants are those who do full-time ministry. Everyone can’t be on a foreign mission field. From God’s perspective, you and I are the same as Moses, Joshua or Peter: servants with important kingdom work to do.

Some kingdom jobs vary from one another, some look more important than others. But that’s only because we evaluate them with human eyes. But we can all share the Gospel with a neighbour. Every work that advances the Gospel or serves a need is valuable, from cleaning the church, singing in the choir, giving a dollar in the hand of homeless man. God invites us to do His work in the world, whether the task is great or small. We accomplish it by serving our fellow man. What is He calling you to do?

Look back on your life, God has taken good care of you all these years, so why be concerned about tomorrow?

Let the Holy Spirit flow through you and give you the right Wisdom.