Many times we seem to have a skewed idea about ministry. Some years ago, the principal of an excellent school from Pune complained that her husband who had recently accepted Christ had lost his drive. In her mind, he ahd become useless in the sense that all he would do is go around and preach the Gospel without caring for anything else, and more importantly his family.
Sometimes our hearts and minds are so full of things above that we are of no earthly good. To understand our ministry, we first need to understadn who we are in Christ. And then our ministry is to be steadfast in the things that we are doing. Yes! Ministry is being the best employee at the work place - as shocking as it may sound to some.
Your first and foremost priority at the workplace is not to evangelise but to W-O-R-K. Ministry is the outcome of your dedication and hard work and you will not need many words to be a witness for Christ.
Saint Augustine once remarked, "Preach all the time, if necessary use words."
Wiser words were not uttered for the working Christian. Where ever you are, you will find opportunities to make a stand. Your guiding principles, motives, and actions will bring more people to like you and consider you as a person of influence than by preaching. You do not need to be a manager to manage the situation and be a witness.
On the other hand, the Bible warns the lazy worker, "Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise..." Pro 6:6-10
listen to the warning and wake up. there is a time for everything and today is your day. Your day to begin ministering through your words and actions without losing sight of the purpose for which you are in the Market Place.
Even God worked for six days and then rested on the Sabbath. Jesus during his ministry on earth worked too (see mark 16:20).
Psalm 23 can only be claimed by a true Christian.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Who Am I?
Let's take a look at the life of D. L. Moody as an example.
"Jesus looked at them and said, 'With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.'"
Matthew 19:26
Dwight L. Moody was a poorly educated, unordained, shoe salesman who felt God's call to preach the Gospel. One day as he and some friends gathered together for a time of prayer his friend said, "The world has yet to see what God can do with and for and through and in a man who is fully and wholly consecrated to Him."
D. L. moody was moved by these words. Later, during a revival meeting where Charles Spurgeon was the main speaker, he realised for the first time that it was not Spurgeon speaking but the Holy Spirit speaking through him. His friend's words came back to memory and his eyes were opeend to the truth that it is not the messenger who is important but the message. With the Holy Spirit in him, he could be a mighty man of God even though he may not have had a great education or be a genius. D. L. Moody went on to become one of the finest evangelists of modern times. A simple man with no great skills but one who gave himself to God wholeheartedly.
Do you think of yourself as an ordinary man or woman? Remember that God does extraordinary things through ordinary people and the Bible has plenty of such examples. Isn't that how His glory and power is demonstrated?
"And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then I am strong." 2 Cor 12:9-10
Attempt great things for God and His kingdom. trust in Him at all times. You are what you allow God to make you!
My prayer for you this morning is that you may be anle to echo the words of the apostle of grace, "But by the grace of God I am what I am." 1 Cor 15:10
"Jesus looked at them and said, 'With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.'"
Matthew 19:26
Dwight L. Moody was a poorly educated, unordained, shoe salesman who felt God's call to preach the Gospel. One day as he and some friends gathered together for a time of prayer his friend said, "The world has yet to see what God can do with and for and through and in a man who is fully and wholly consecrated to Him."
D. L. moody was moved by these words. Later, during a revival meeting where Charles Spurgeon was the main speaker, he realised for the first time that it was not Spurgeon speaking but the Holy Spirit speaking through him. His friend's words came back to memory and his eyes were opeend to the truth that it is not the messenger who is important but the message. With the Holy Spirit in him, he could be a mighty man of God even though he may not have had a great education or be a genius. D. L. Moody went on to become one of the finest evangelists of modern times. A simple man with no great skills but one who gave himself to God wholeheartedly.
Do you think of yourself as an ordinary man or woman? Remember that God does extraordinary things through ordinary people and the Bible has plenty of such examples. Isn't that how His glory and power is demonstrated?
"And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then I am strong." 2 Cor 12:9-10
Attempt great things for God and His kingdom. trust in Him at all times. You are what you allow God to make you!
My prayer for you this morning is that you may be anle to echo the words of the apostle of grace, "But by the grace of God I am what I am." 1 Cor 15:10
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