Serving Christ today

Hello again Everybody,

I am forwarding, again, another great thought from Dr. Stanley, on Serving Christ.  The song in Red Hymnal book says, "Send the light, send the Light, there souls to rescue, there souls to save, send the light send the light".

Serving Christ
Matthew 25:34-40
Stop for a moment and consider the purpose of your life. Are you living to pursue your own interests or success? Does your energy revolve around your family members? Perhaps your ambition is to change the world for the better.
All of these aims—even the last one, which sounds so selfless—are futile. The only goal of lasting value and fulfillment is serving Christ. As His followers, we should model our life after His. And Mark 10:45 tells us that "even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve.” We honor Him by doing likewise.
Yet, sometimes we can feel overwhelmed when we consider the amazing ways that other believers are serving the Lord. With God on His side, King David led great armies into war. Today, there are evangelists who speak to tens of thousands, and many lives are saved. How could anything we do compare to accomplishments like these? And while comparisons may discourage us, Christians use other excuses for not trying—such as a lack of experience or having the wrong personality for the task. But God’s call for each person is unique. He will provide the words, ability, and circumstances so that you can achieve what He wants done. Remember, our Father is the one who makes the difference. We are merely tools, and we’re blessed to be used by Him.
EL: Are you demonstrating your love for the Lord by serving others? Live in such a way that each evening you can tell Him, “Lord, as best I know how, I have attempted to serve Your purpose today.”

Thank you for those good  words.  When I was in Bible College many years ago, I had one professor who would give an hour extra credit for doing "Personal Practical Evangelism"  And all that He would ask is that if we would commit to one hour a week to some type of soul winning work.  Which was very easy for me, as our church had a Nursing Home ministry, Radio programs, and Bus visitation.  It really come very easy for me.  But I learn so much from those experiences and  I got school credits for serving HIM.  IT WAS TRULY A GREAT TIME IN LIFE, I have happy memories. 

Serving Christ is the next best thing to getting saved. Well. at least a close second, to winning another soul yourself, but it's all a great thing.  Another song says"We'll work, until Jesus comes, we'll work until Jesus and take his jewels home.

God Bless you neighbor, let's work for Jesus today, you will be glad you did !!!

Rev. Daniel Samples
revdansam@gmail.com
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