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| Noah built an ark. What are you going to do to serve the Lord? |
As
I was doing my two-mile walk a day or two ago, I was thinking about how excited
a person is when they first ask Jesus to be their Savior—and become part of the
family of God. Adopted. Shortly after I accepted Christ—as my Messiah—I went to
visit my sister who was living in Biloxi, Mississippi, at the time. She said
there was something different about me…I just thought it was my haircut—I was
wearing it a little shorter than I had been since I’d seen her. No—it wasn’t
the hair. Then I thought for a minute or two—thinking is always a good
thing—and said, “Well, I had accepted Christ as my Savior.” That’s it! She had
also accepted Christ and I think it was the Holy Spirit in each of us that gave
us a new awareness of changes. Jesus Christ does change us—for the good—to do
good for Him whenever we have an opportunity. We need to be on the lookout for
those opportunities. If we just focus on ourselves—like those who live only to
satisfy their own desires or sinful nature—then we miss out on chances to serve
the Lord. Isn’t that what life is all about? Relationships are created when
there is an occasion to help someone. People may seek “happiness”—but really
what we all really need is to be loved and accepted by God, family, and
friends. That awareness of God’s love fills our hearts and lives—spilling out
to others. The “doing good” is an expression of that love. At least that is
what I’ve experienced. How about you?
Those
who live only to satisfy their own sinful nature will harvest decay and death
from that sinful nature. But those who live to please the Spirit will harvest
everlasting life from the Spirit. So let's not get tired of doing what is good.
At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don't give up.
Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—especially
to those in “the family of faith.” Galatians 6:8-10
Prayer
– Lord - Holy Spirit—quicken in my heart not only a desire to do good but help
me to focus on situations and people around me so that I can see opportunities
to serve others for You.
Meditate.
Consider opportunities to serve others.
Verse
of Salvation ~ After this, I heard what sounded like a vast crowd in heaven
shouting, "Praise the LORD! Salvation and glory and power belong to our
God. Revelation
19:1
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