Sold Out For Jesus daily devotion online
G. John White's first devotional Sold out for Jesus covers 12 vital themes of Christianity.
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February Topic: WE HAVE BEEN BLESSED TO BE A BLESSING |
This month I want us to look at why we are still on earth! We are not in Heaven yet - we are destined to go there - and many of us would like to go there quickly (be it to escape the present, be released from the pain experienced on earth or just out of an overwhelming desire to "be with Jesus"). So why can't we go there straight away once we have become a Christian? Maybe there is still something for me to do or become on earth. Let's together have a look at what we are here for... |
Genesis 12:2
I WILL BLESS YOU ... AND YOU WILL BE A BLESSING
What an antidote to selfishness!
And yet isn't selfishness such a major factor in the church today. We choose a church where we will get fed; where we will enjoy the message; where the worship really lifts us up; and where we can have our giftings recognised!
The hallmark of God is selflessness. The hallmark of Jesus was selflessness. God's promise to Abraham was I will bless you (so that) you will be a blessing to others. God gives and gives and gives. We tend to hoard, protect, keep and selfishly seek to "get more".
There is nothing inherently wrong with wanting "more of God and more of the Holy Spirit" provided always, it is to make us more like Jesus - who died for the Church! He said, "Except a grain of wheat fall into the ground and die, it remains a single seed!"
Why is the Dead Sea, dead? Because there is no outlet! Start blessing others because of God's blessings to you and you will never become stagnant, and never be lacking. Don't wait for something else before you start telling others about Jesus. Tell them now and see the extra blessings flow.
Just as God could not be contained in the Temple, neither can God be contained in you. BUT release the Spirit of God, who is in you, and see the blessings flow - not just to you but also out onto others.
What greater joy is there than leading someone to Christ? What excitement there is when you pray for someone and they are healed! What a thrill it is when you share Jesus with someone and they grow in their faith and walk with God!
Be faithful in the "small" blessings and you will find you will not be able to contain the "big ones" and neither will you be able to stop them coming your way.
Seek not glory for yourself, for He will not give His glory to another.
Rather seek first His Kingdom ... and be like Jesus who being blessed, blessed all mankind.
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