Greetings Internet Campus,
This morning we wrap up our 6 day study of God's Will...have you found it yet? If not, that's OK. These tips were meant to help you in your search...not guarantee that God would reveal it to you within a week. I have spent the better part of my adult life wondering...am I doing what God wants me to do? Am I the man He made me to be? What is He yelling into my life that He wants me to change? God's will isn't an easy thing to find...but He wants us to keep searching. He's not hiding it...just the opposite... It is sitting right there - I just need to know where to find it...
Here is a quick recap of the tips we've been chatting about:Step 1: Be obedient to what God has already shown you.
Step 2: Pray and continually seek God’s wisdom and guidance in everything you do.
Step 3: Rearrange your priorities so your primary motivation is to glorify God.
Step 4: Saturate yourself with the Word of God.
Step 5: Learn from the examples of others.
"For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love."
Galatians 5:13
Here's Step 6
Step 6: Get involved in a variety of ministries
Exposing yourself to other ministries not only increases your spiritual vision, but it also gives God the opportunity to open and close doors. If you look at the lives of powerful Christians, you’ll find many of them got their start by "temporarily" helping out in a ministry which later became their life work.
Are you serving God and His people in some capacity? I've got to warn you...this might be hard to read...ready? You won't find God's will for your life if you aren't serving others. I know that sounds hard...but let's take it apart...God commands us to serve His people. If we aren't...it is an act of disobedience. It is reasonable to conclude that if we are disobeying God...He can't bless our lives with the discovery of His will for it. I know God is God and He can do whatever He wishes. However, like a patient parent, He is waiting for us to obey Him because we love Him. Serving others is an act of worship....and the key to revealing what God wants us to do with the life He has given us.
Jump in! Get involved in serving those that God puts in your path... This isn't just church ministry...no matter where you are...God has called you to get involved with and serve others. We are "on call" 24/7 in all circumstances to put the needs of others before ourselves. As God-followers we aren't called to an easy life...just an obedient one that leads directly to our purpose.
I'm praying for each of you as you are seeking God's plan...it may feel like you'll never find it...trust me...better yet, trust Him...you will.
Pastor Brian
6 comments:
Good morning my brothers & sisters. Learning to know God's will for your life while serving others is a grand recipe. Beware though because you still have to continue pursuing the 1st 5 elements so that you stay following God's will instead of staying comfortable in "your ministry." God has alsays wanted me to stretch myself & go beyond my comfort level. I think of it as going out on the limb for Jesus or like Peter, walking on the water with Jesus' direction. It is taking a BIG risk, but you will definitely learn things about yourself. Becoming Head Usher placed me way beyond my comfort level & for me, was just a starting point in ministry @ FRC. Ushering by itself was a safe & easy minitry, but when I was called up to head up the ministry on Sunday I was very surprised to be recognized. FRC is a mega church & I thought I could do my little contribution & be thanked for my efforts. It didn't work that way because God was giving me favor & making my light shine brighter before the leadership @ FRC. I love the Lord & I love his people so the natural ministry was 1st Impressions.
Good morning everyone.
Stan your so right and no matter who you are there is a need for you at FRC. But I caution those about to stick your feet in my wife and I enjoy it so much we find ourselves wanting to do more and more. It does pay you back right away getting you closer to others who beleive the same as you and giving you oportunity after oportunity to reach out and help others trying to find their way.
Good morning all
Myself and two of my brothers at the mens group are putting together a team to go out in the community to help the elderly and single mothers with work they might need around the house or maybe car problems things like that. I must admit that the organization part is way out of my comfort zone but I will try to be obedient and do all I can to pull this off.
Thanks for the words this morning Brian.
Stan and Kevin nice to see you guys here in the morning.
Have a blessed day brothers.
Have a great day & give a big hug to your wives for me. I pray Lord for your divine touch upon Vivian; to provide for all of her needs & their needs as a family & as couple. I pray for Mindy & Brian; for their continued weight loss and walk of faith; for Jesus to bring about divine changes in each of their lives so that their faith would be strengthened & their witness made stronger (especially for Brian & the internet campus). I pray for Kevin & Tami; for the Lord of Lords to continue to reveal to each of you HIS way of ministry; for continued supernatural growth in your relationship with each other & those around you; for supernatural ability to believe in yourselves as adopted children of the Most High God, and as HIS children to operate HIS power & confidence. For all of our desires to be in tune with the Father of Lights and our steps taken in trust & humility. And when we fall short, that we would be quick to seek forgiveness & turn from our sin. Amen!
Hey guys,
Great to see you at devotions this morning. You all are being prayed for as you seek God's will. I know that it is something that you are passionate about and I only hope that these last few days have helped in some way.
Pastor Brian
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