Steven Gibbs

Service and Honor

Most people who have any idea that God exists want to do what God's will.  God provides everything, and we want to keep our lives aligned with Him.  Many people, however, seem to never know what God wants.

In John 12, we see a hint at the answer to understanding what God wants for us.  Serving.  Unselfishness.  Sometimes God doesn't guide because nowhere in our life are we exhibiting selflessness.  Everything is for us.  On the surface, you would think our selfishness would be obvious.  But it's not.  It's hidden like a t.v. remote lost in the couch pillows.  

So, we must ask ourselves.  When is the last time I served someone?  My spouse.  An employee.  A neighbor.  Very simple question that gives us a practical step towards hearing God.

Jesus claims that God will honor us if we serve.  If you don't have God's honor, you are doomed.  Who are you serving?

John 10

It's shocking how much the word life is used in the book of John.  Seems like Jesus would have used words like REPENT!  Yeah, seems like He would be yelling like that.  Or STOP!  Or GET IT TOGETHER! Or HELL AWAITS!  Or any other numerous judgmental and demeaning words.  But He used life like it had never been used before.  

Up to this point during the fast, there are days when I probably haven't felt a lot like the word life.  However, I think I finally see the dawn breaking.  The tide is turning. Now that I've quit the pity party and all the whining I can hear God say something.

If you've joined us as we pray and fast, you may feel the same way.  Up until now, you've focused on what you'd like or what you're gonna miss out on.  So, since Jesus didn't really say it this way, let me say it to all of us. SUCK IT UP! Do I really need to pull out the "starving children in Africa would love to eat what you're eating" card?  Time to quit listening to what we're doing without, and pray for what God wants to do within.  

Remember:  ME - YOU - US