Ex 23: 23-27
When we demonstrate our love for God through giving and services to him, he will be willing to do something in our lives. Know that God will not force anybody to serve him. What does it mean to serve God? Serving God means obeying and enjoying our relationship with him. It means submitting to Him even when it is not appreciated by people around us. Serving God entitles every believer to some entitlements. Job 36: 11. Obedience is key to serving God. If we are committed and submitted to serving the interest of his Kingdom, there is nothing he cannot bless us with. Peace, pleasure and unmatchable thing – Pro 10: 21. Mal 3:17 – if we make up our minds to serve God, he will spare us. Ex 23: 23-27 – God said He will bless us when we serve him. God will not like you to pollute yourself because e you are His. When men decide to serve God, He makes them great.
The Kingdom business is so dear to Him. When you engage in it, you will attract His divine presence – Ps 90:1. The Lord will lift you above if you remain faithful and committed to him. Pro 11:30 – he that wins soul is wise. You do not need a title to be used by God. All you need is trust and obey. God is not looking for who to use but who to bless. He is a rewarder of those that diligently seek him – Heb 11:6, John 15:16. All that is required for you is your willingness. Are you ready for God to use so that the gift he has deposited in you will not be wasted? What have you done with the gifts the Lord has deposited in you?
The advancement of the Kingdom of God is so important. You have to be focused, willing and obedient. When you surrender to the service of God, He will keep you. The enemy is out there to ensure that you do not succeed – John 10:10. We are advised to seek the Lord – Matt 6:33.
Do you know that when the devil sees something in you, he would want to kill it – John 10: 10. That is why you need a prayer partner who can stand with you and join faith with you and encourage you. That is why the Bible says iron sharpens iron – Pro 27:17. A heart of gratitude is very important. God is not a respecter of any person. Seek the Lord and you will find him. The level you are at today, there are still levels ahead of that level. But you have to pay the price to attain that level. If God has not forsaken us this far, we can rely on his promises. David said since I was young and now I am old, I have never seen the righteous forsaken nor his seed beg for bread Ps 37:25. There are many vessels in the house of God. What do you want to be? Gold or wood? Act 9:36, there were many widows in the early church but because of the good works of Dorcas, the people refused to bury her and instead sent for Peter to come and raise her back to life. What we need are patience and courage. Do not let people judge you because people will try to judge you. Be focused on God and move on. There are many ways to serve this God. By our gifts, offerings, attendance and encouragement. How many people have you encouraged?
In 2Kgs 20: 1 – 10, when the prophet Isiah went to King Hezekiah, he did not ask the prophet to pray for him instead he turned to God to remember his good works and the Lord restored him and added more years to his years. Our God is a maker of people – Matt 4:19. If you truly serve this God, he will never let you be put to shame. Look at how parents reward faithful children. God will not fail to reward his faithful children. Winning souls is very important to God and His kingdom.
God bless you.