Each passing day goes without me having to question whether I will actually offer myself a living sacrifice to be a part of God’s plan without pay and fame.
I questioned myself whether I am prepared to be obedient to emulate those godly men in the Bible whom God favored very much. I frequently questioned the extend of my obedience and faith; will I and can I do anything for God if there is nothing in it for me except the promises of a great reward when Jesus my Saviour returns?
The Lord had said to Abram, “Leave your native country, your relatives, and your father’s family, and go to the land that I will show you (Genesis 12:1). I have asked myself whether I am prepared to give up everything to demonstrate my obedience.
You will not enter the land I am giving to the people of Israel (Deuteronomy 32:52). After accomplishing so much for God, I may end up not getting anything at all. No accolades at all!
The Lord told Gideon, “With these 300 men, I will rescue you and give you victory over the Midianites (Judges 7:7). Wow! 300 men to fight against an army of 135,000- again, I questioned my faith in trusting the Lord my God.
And the Lord said, “This is the one; anoint him.” (1 Samuel 16:12). I wonder whether I am prepared to undergo what King David did to be king.
I came naked from my mother’s womb, and I will be naked when I leave. The Lord gave me what had, and the Lord has taken it away. Praise the name of the Lord! Job 1:21)
I have questioned my faith whether I only worship God for the good things he can bless me and is not prepared for the worst of anything in my life. After experiencing the worst, can I still emulate Job, praising my Saviour God?
Foxes have dens to live in, and birds have nests, but the Son of man has no place even to lay his head (Matthew 8:20). Do I need to comment further? No bungalows and Mercedes, it’s no dice for me for such responsibilities. And I have to die for people who kill me!
I don’t think I need to elucidate more what the disciples endure to be a part of God’s plan and will.
Lord, if there’s nothing in it for me, no money and no fame, then no thanks- please leaves me out of your plans. How am I supposed to accomplish anything without money? Just telling me to trust in you and your power is not good enough to convince me; show me the money and I’ll be convinced!
Lord, please disclose to me whether it’s true that your purpose cannot be achieved without the intervention of money? Is this a new covenant- You and Money- a new partnership? Lord, today nobody does anything for free anymore- the last time anything was free was your mercy, grace and unfailing love at the cross. Lord, is it true that you will bless us with money to accomplish your purpose? Lord, help me to believe that it was your amazing love that moved you to have mercy on me. It was your amazing love that saved a wretch like me.
In everything we do, we show that we are true minister of God. We patiently endure troubles and hardships and calamities of every kind. We have been beaten, been put in prison, faced angry mobs, worked to exhaustion, endured sleepless nights, and gone without food. We serve God whether people honor us or despise us, whether they slander us or praise us. We are honest, but they call us imposters (2 Corinthians 6:4-5, 8). Lord, why is it that your servants of yesteryears have to endure so much suffering to do your will but your servants of today live in extravagance?
I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done, and even greater works, because I am going to be with the Father. John 14:12
Lord, help me each day as I battle myself to overcome my weakness to mutter Lord, I want your will to be done, not mine!
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