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THE PRIVILEGE

12/22/2017

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​“By God’s grace and mighty power, I have been given the privilege of serving him by spreading this Good News.” - Ephesians 3:7

Short and sweet today: Did you catch what this verse said?
  • "the privilege of serving him by spreading this Good News."
So do you agree? Do you see spreading the Good News of Jesus as serving him? Do you see it as a privilege? Many act like sharing their faith is a chore, a duty that's a real pain but it has to be done anyway. It's especially tenacious at this time of year when we have our agendas to get things done, to hurry up and have fun at the next get-together or party. But this is wrong. Its a wrong attitude, wrong perspective and put simply, a sinful thing we need to drop and correct right now.
  • "the privilege of serving him..." Serving Jesus is a privilege. God doesn't NEED you at all. God WANTS you. God BLESSES you by including you in what He's doing. It's a privilege - something to be thankful for rather than complaining about. The "interruption" of the Holy Spirit urging you to slow down, step outside of your plans and engage someone for Jesus, THAT is a honor and a privilege to be a part of. Fix your attitude right now: "Father, forgive me for being selfish and shortsighted. Your work in the world is far more important than my self-serving agenda. I don't mean to be this way, but I am easily misled by the desire to do my will over Yours. Help me be like Jesus: Not my will, but Yours be done."
  • "...serving him by spreading this Good News."  Let's pray here too: "Father, I want to serve You first and foremost. Help me correct my perspective and see telling others (or showing others through my actions) as a way I serve You. Its not enough to just try and be a better person. That's just showing up. Help me do more than just show up - help me grow up and join You in revealing Jesus to the world."
In Jesus' Name, AMEN.

Nothing else you are going to do today is of more value than listening to and acting on what the Spirit of God is going to be telling you. Serve Him by sharing the Good News today as He directs you. It's a privilege.
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    Niki melton

    Niki is a wife and mother of 2 children.  She lives in Charlotte, NC where she enjoys everyday moments that ignite her relationship with our Lord and Savior.

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