Working for Him

		Ever once and while I will come across something or an article that I like and I will copy and paste to this blog, I definitely agree with this one and I hope that it will be an encouragement to serve Him, also to be a stepping stone for your Christian life. From Dr. Charles Stanley - IN Touch ministry The Comfortable Church Matthew 28:16-20 I think it’s fairly evident that the society we live in is very self-centered, and this same characteristic can be present in a church. Whenever a local body of believers develops an inward focus, its fruitfulness in ministry begins to decrease, and each member’s Christian walk is hindered. Many believers want their church to be cozy and comfortable. They come to listen to a nice sermon, fellowship with friends, and have their needs met. But God never intended for the gathering of His people to be like a country club; He calls us to join an army that will bring the gospel into enemy territory. An effective church—one that poses a real threat to the Enemy—is a body of disciplined people who have been taught the truth of Scripture, trained for service, and helped to mature spiritually. But all this is accomplished for the purpose of going out into the world, not for becoming a self-contained sanctuary of Christian comfort. The urgency of the Lord’s command and the desperate condition of humanity should motivate us to leave the safety of our Christian fellowships and deliver the message of salvation through Jesus. To avoid this responsibility is to miss the Father’s plan for your life and the opportunity to help build His kingdom. None of us want to waste time or energy on trivial things and thereby miss the exciting fulfillment of God’s will. He has called us, not to a life of comfortable tradition, but to an adventure of obedience. Answer His call—you’ll help fill His kingdom with people from every tribe and nation.  --- A great thought from Dr. Stanley, as we should be about the Father's Business, working for Him while it is day. I hope you enjoyed this article, perhaps it's food for thought. But always remember, salvation is before service, a call to salvation will always come before the call of service, you must be born again.  For whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.  God Bless you, RevDanSam