Greetings everyone. This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it. There is something that is ringing in my spirit that I have to share. It’s not something that is going to give each individual a warm fuzzy feeling; in fact it may cut some deeply. But it is biblical and sound. Stay around for the healing part.
Today’s Prayer
Father, I come to you this morning to make a profession, Your word is truth and sometimes it cuts like a double edged sword. Although it cuts it also heals. I stand before you on behalf of myself and my brothers and sisters in Christ when I say thank you for your mercy, grace and Love. Thank you for salvation through Jesus and most of all Your Word. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
Let’s eat.
YOU CAN’T OUTSOURCE FAITH
“Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it.” 1 THESSALONIANS 5:23-24
There is a lot of danger when a pastor and his congregation start to view his role as a hired hand for the church. The pastor is not the middleman between the member and God.
You have your own relationship with God. You can’t hire anybody to serve God on your behalf. You need to surrender and serve God. Your pastor is not a surrogate or a paid mercenary to serve God for you. This is a step you must take in personal faith.
You need to put your personal time in with God. You need to spend time in His Word. The Good Shepherd gave His life for the sheep. He gave His life for you so you could have a relationship with Him and walk with Him. No one else can do that for you. The Bible teaches we’re to love God and live lives devoted to Him. That is what the Word calls you to. The Word of God is not just for your pastor; it is the Word that needs to change your life as well.
- What are some ways you have prioritized your personal relationship with Christ? How have you benefited from that?
- What are some ways you might treat your pastor as a “hired hand”? Why is it important for you to take ownership in your relationship with Christ?
Talk to a Christian mentor for advice on growing in personal relationship with God.
Quote of the Day
The greatest happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved – loved for ourselves, or rather, loved in spite of ourselves. ~Victor Hugo~