When you are serving faithfully and trying to obediently do what God has asked you to do, the devil hates it! He’ll do everything he can to dissuade you to stop. Often he attacks the mind with allegations, such as, Why are you doing this? No one appreciates you anyway! Here you are, working, striving, sweating, and slugging it out for the church while others are having a good time. You're not getting a salary are you? you’ve done enough! If you’re not really committed to staying in place and doing what God asked you to do, those allegations from the devil may pull you off the bench where God called you to serve.
Paul gave two distinct qualities and lifestyle of a Christian. Two very important roles of a Christian; A Minister (servant of Christ) and a Steward. A minister is one who carries and conveys a message. He is a representative and a dispenser of the vision, mission & mandate. He is authorized to conduct, give service, care, attend and contribute to a course.
As a Christian, you are God's minister and representative here on earth. You have been given the authority to speak and use the name of Jesus. God wants us to be faithful to what He has called us to do. He is not going to measure you based on your attendance in church, how many years you served in the church, great things you have done…All these are very important and required. But what God really wants to see is our faithfulness to Him. As an appointed minister, your faithfulness is key in carrying our His Purpose.
Further Scripture Study: 1 Thessalonians 5:24
Declare This: Dear Father, thank You for entrusting me as Your representative. I have a job to do and I’m going to do it! I will not jeopardize my destiny by succumbing to the discouraging voice of the enemy in Jesus name Amen.
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