READ:
EXODUS 23:25-33
Of all the
masters a man can serve, serving God is the most rewarding, both now and in
eternity. God is the Almighty who alone has knowledge of the past, present and
future. He alone understands us inside and out. Serving God faithfully brings
several blessings upon you, such as divine healing, long life for you and your
family, prevention of untimely death and fruitfulness in every area. It makes
you stand out as God's servant and crowns your days with joy.
Beyond this, you can serve God to a point where your soul is secured in him. A pastor once had an interesting encounter. His wife was a medical doctor. Over the years he had built his faith on and had enjoyed divine healing. One day he took ill and his wife insisted he went for a test. After much resistance, he was confined to a hospital bed, even though the cause of his problem was unknown. He wrestled with that situation and asked God questions without receiving any answer.
In the same ward was a man. He observed how the man keenly looked at him as he read his Bible. At one point this pastor asked if the man was a Christian. He said he used to be. Used to be? What happened? The man revealed that he was an evangelist who was really sold out to God, but fell into sin. He could not forgive himself. The devil capitalised on this and kept hammering that he could never be restored to faith – he was eternally doomed. He believed the lie of the devil, backslid, contracted a terminal illness and was now awaiting death.
The pastor immediately swung into action and showed him Scriptures that God would forgive him if only he could confess his sins. He did, and reconciled with God. Then all his guilt and fears suddenly disappeared and were replaced by so much joy. The following day the results of the test revealed the pastor was healthy and free to go. About to take offence over the unnecessary waste of time, he asked after the evangelist and was told he had joyfully passed into glory that night. It was then that he realised God had brought him to restore the backslider, so that he could come home. My! Your service could be a safeguard to your soul. Don't joke with it.
Beyond this, you can serve God to a point where your soul is secured in him. A pastor once had an interesting encounter. His wife was a medical doctor. Over the years he had built his faith on and had enjoyed divine healing. One day he took ill and his wife insisted he went for a test. After much resistance, he was confined to a hospital bed, even though the cause of his problem was unknown. He wrestled with that situation and asked God questions without receiving any answer.
In the same ward was a man. He observed how the man keenly looked at him as he read his Bible. At one point this pastor asked if the man was a Christian. He said he used to be. Used to be? What happened? The man revealed that he was an evangelist who was really sold out to God, but fell into sin. He could not forgive himself. The devil capitalised on this and kept hammering that he could never be restored to faith – he was eternally doomed. He believed the lie of the devil, backslid, contracted a terminal illness and was now awaiting death.
The pastor immediately swung into action and showed him Scriptures that God would forgive him if only he could confess his sins. He did, and reconciled with God. Then all his guilt and fears suddenly disappeared and were replaced by so much joy. The following day the results of the test revealed the pastor was healthy and free to go. About to take offence over the unnecessary waste of time, he asked after the evangelist and was told he had joyfully passed into glory that night. It was then that he realised God had brought him to restore the backslider, so that he could come home. My! Your service could be a safeguard to your soul. Don't joke with it.
MEMORIZE:
DANIEL 6:20 -...The king spoke, saying to Daniel, “Daniel, servant of the
living God, has your God, whom you serve continually, been able to deliver from
the lions?”
