Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
1 Corinthians 10:31
For those of you who have read posts on this blog before, you might know where I'm headed with this. If you have been in church for a long time, you might have heard this tons of times before. But bear with me and let me give you a quick reminder.
Mind you, this is not just a reminder to you, but maybe most of all to myself. This scripture reminds me of the fact that my God wants it all, not just on Sundays, youth meetings or band rehearsals. He wants the whole package, seven days of the week. Of course this might add pressure, or a sense of expectancy. I would like to switch this whole idea around: it gives endless possibilities. Every day we have so many opportunities to give glory to God in all things we do; seeking Him when wake up, reading His Word when we can and meditating on it, and handling the people around us in a loving manner. Of course from time to time we do or say something that is not completely edifying, but in those moments we can be assured that God's grace covers us. Let's at least have an attitude of worship, where what we say and do edifies the people around us and gives glory to our Father.
Being a whole-hearted worshiper is not a status set apart for musicians or ministers. It is about a devotional lifestyle that glorifies our God. You can be a great worshiper without being able to play a single note. He is after your heart. Don't know where to start? A good beginning would probably be at the start of your day, by giving Him the firsts. Handling other people the way Jesus intended us to. Proverbs 19:22 gives us a great encouragement:
"All that is desired in a man is kindness"
Showing posts with label grace. Show all posts
Showing posts with label grace. Show all posts
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Saturday, February 16, 2013
Accept it
Ephesians 2:8-10
For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.
This is one of those scriptures that you probably have heard a gazillion times in church, or Sunday school or wherever. And probably one of the hardest verses to really accept. A scripture that I am reminded of almost daily that it is not my because of my works that I am saved and now have the privilege to serve in church and build the House.
Sometimes it's hard to accept gifts. I sometimes feel that if someone gives me big gifts, I need to give something in return. I know people that keep track of who gave them what on their birthdays, so they know how big their gift needs to be in return. For whatever reason. Praise God that He does not work that way. He deserves all glory for saving us. We are saved by grace. Ephesians 2:4 states that our God is rich in mercy. So true. And it is not through our faith that we are saved. It is not a case of 'if your faith is big enough'. It is a classic case of my God is bigger. No way you can boast in this. Boast in our Lord and Savior.
Moreover praise God that salvation is not the end goal. We are created in Jesus for good works. He thought of us before the foundation of the world, even then He had good works planned out for us. For us all; we are all His workmanship. That includes the people I like and the people I like a bit less.
Does that mean I need more of Him, so I can love more like Him? Looks like it hey.
His love never fails.
L
For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.
This is one of those scriptures that you probably have heard a gazillion times in church, or Sunday school or wherever. And probably one of the hardest verses to really accept. A scripture that I am reminded of almost daily that it is not my because of my works that I am saved and now have the privilege to serve in church and build the House.
Sometimes it's hard to accept gifts. I sometimes feel that if someone gives me big gifts, I need to give something in return. I know people that keep track of who gave them what on their birthdays, so they know how big their gift needs to be in return. For whatever reason. Praise God that He does not work that way. He deserves all glory for saving us. We are saved by grace. Ephesians 2:4 states that our God is rich in mercy. So true. And it is not through our faith that we are saved. It is not a case of 'if your faith is big enough'. It is a classic case of my God is bigger. No way you can boast in this. Boast in our Lord and Savior.
Moreover praise God that salvation is not the end goal. We are created in Jesus for good works. He thought of us before the foundation of the world, even then He had good works planned out for us. For us all; we are all His workmanship. That includes the people I like and the people I like a bit less.
Does that mean I need more of Him, so I can love more like Him? Looks like it hey.
His love never fails.
L
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