It has been said that if the Holy Spirit were to withdraw from the church tomorrow, much of what is done would continue as it is. We must remember that service for God is no dependent on our talents or abilities. That is a comfort when we don’t think we are qualified to do the work that we are called to do, and it is challenge when we believe that we can do the work without any help. Many people can perform, few can minister. And we are called to minister for God, not preform for ourselves. 1 Corinthians 12:7-12 reminds us that it is the Holy Spirit that gives gifts to the church, for the benefit of those who are apart of the church. You do not have to be “as good as” anyone else, the Holy Spirit only wants you to learn to use your gifts to the best of YOUR ability. The key to success in service is not dependent on us, it is dependent on God. May we learn to allow Him to enable us to serve effectively, and allow Him to produce the results that He desires. Failure in service is a lack of faithfulness … READ MORE

Did you ever notice how afraid of people we are? Will Smith sad, “Too many people spend money they have not earned, to buy things they do not want, to impress people they do not like.” To often when we are doing things we are attempting to impress people over just doing our service for the Lord. In Joh13:1 Jesus began to turn his attention to preparation to die on the Cross. He was not interested in the fact that the disciples would not like it, He was only focused on the reality that it was the will of the Father. As we prepare for the work that God has called us to do, we need to remember that God is Bigger than any person, and He will enable us to do the work that He has called us to do. People may not agree with us, or even like what we have been called to do, but our service must be to the Father. Keep your eyes trained on Him not on the people around you. Fear will keep you from service, focus will assist you in overcoming fear.… READ MORE

Jesus advised people not to rush for the best places at a feast in John 12:43. People today ae eager to raise their social status, whether by being with the right people. dressing for success, or driving the right car. Who is it we are really trying to impress? In John 13, Jesus gives us a living example of the true servants heart. We need to be challenged to determine to develop a servants heart.  In order to develop such a heart you need to understand a few principles:

1. Know who you ae serving – John 13:1 Here we need to understand that we do our service for God. 2. Know why you are able to serve – John 13:3 We are able to do the things we do, not because we are great, but because we have a great God! Know the lessons of service – John 13:4-5 – You need to know what you are going to do, and how you are going to do it. Know not all will appreciate what you do – John 13:11 – Remember we do what we do for God not people Know that you establish an example by your actions… READ MORE