READ: EXODUS 23:25-33
Of all the master 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 case 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 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 the 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 result of a 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 realized God had brought him to restore the backslider, so that he could come home. My! Your service could be a safeguard for 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 case 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 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 the 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 result of a 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 realized God had brought him to restore the backslider, so that he could come home. My! Your service could be a safeguard for your soul. Don’t joke with it.
MEMORIZE:
DANIEL 6:20B –And the king spoke and said to Daniel, O Daniel, servant of the
living God, is Your God , whom you serve continually, able to deliver you from
the lions?
