RHAPSODY OF REALITIES SUNDAY 28TH MARCH.
SERVE THE LORD HEARTILY BY PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME.
And Samuel spake unto all the house of Israel, saying, If ye do return unto the LORD with all your hearts, then put away the strange gods and Ashtaroth from among you, and prepare your hearts unto the LORD, and serve him only: and he will deliver you out of the hand of the Philistines (1 Samuel 7:3).
Weβre in the final moments of the last days, and itβs important that youβre focused on the Lord, serving Him heartily. The Bible says, βYou may as well know this tooβ¦that in the last days it is going to be very difficult to be a Christianβ (2 Timothy 3:1 TLB). Notice it doesnβt say, βIt shall be impossible to be a Christian,β but βdifficult.β So, itβs telling you to serve the Lord, regardless and independent of circumstances or persecution.
This isnβt the time to hide your Christian identity. Nothing whatsoever should be viable enough to take your attention away from the Lord and His Kingdom. Some are only fervent in serving the Lord when everything seems rosy, when their business is thriving and their finances are booming. But the true test comes when trouble strikes, and they get discouraged, and suddenly lose their fervour.
Some others only serve the Lord during times of challenges. But as soon as they have a miracle and are out of the dilemma, their commitment to the Lord immediately wanes. Something is wrong. Donβt let that happen to you. Be on fire for the Lord all the time. Be instant in season, and out of season.
Let nothing compete with, or inhibit your love for and commitment to Christ. The Bible says, βTherefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lordβ¦β (1 Corinthians 15:58). When everything is going smoothly, be steadfast. And when itβs a period of adversity, serve the Lord heartily still. The Bible says, βIf thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is smallβ (Proverbs 24:10). Colossians 3:23 tells us, βAnd whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lordβ¦.β Praise God!
PRAYER
Dear Lord, Iβm always active in my service to you, in truth, with all my heart. I refuse to be slothful in the dealings of the Spirit; Iβm fervent, serving you wholeheartedly, rejoicing in hope, and patient in times of trouble. I remain steadfast and unmovable, in Jesusβ Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY
Romans 12:11-12 AMPC; 1 Corinthians 15:58 AMPC
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 7:36-50 & Joshua 1-2
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Matthew 26:26-35 & Exodus 37
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Amen!