Disciples Duties

To the believer, the idea is not to render ourselves important but useful. – Anon

The apostle Paul ‘often’ worked side by side with those he was also ministering to. Hmm!

Admittedly, recognition is great. It can lead to opening many doors and avenues for success, but oftentimes the recognition is for personal benefit or ego-stroking. The heart God is trying to perfect in us is that of a servant. It is said that the heart of a servant is the sanctuary of God. Position, education, financial standing, and even age, are all irrelevant when it comes to our faith walk. As disciples we are called and commanded to go where Jesus went, and do as Jesus did – by pouring ourselves out unto others for His glory. God has given us today to make a choice as to whether we will be important or useful.

Until tomorrow…..

Pastor Botts

“What, after all, is Apollos? And what is Paul? Only servants, through whom you came to believe – as the Lord has assigned to each his task.” – I Corinthians 3:5

Being AND Doing

Being good is commendable, but only when it is combined with doing good is it useful. – Anon

In the parable of the ‘Good Samaritan’ the Priest and the Levite seemed to miss the point of their calling. Hmm!

“Behave yourself!” “Be on your best behavior.” Just a few words of instruction I’m sure we’re all familiar with, having heard them uttered to us many times in our life. And there is great truth in these words, for when we are obedient to them we find ourselves in trouble a lot less. But often we take the intent much too far. The idea was to ‘be good’ but it was never to stop or hinder us from doing good or what was right. Jesus chided the Pharisees for such self-righteous behavior. Yes, the world is full of those who look to take advantage of our good nature, and yes; it is true we cannot help everyone, but if we never reach out to do good how will others come to know the love Jesus so desperately wants them to know. Jesus wants to do good today, hopefully each one of us will let Him.

Until tomorrow…..

Pastor Botts

“Trust in the Lord and do good….” – Psalm 37:3

Don't understand? Trust God

I do not understand the ‘Theory of Relativity,’ but I do understand my husband. – Mrs. Einstein

Abram had no idea what God was after or where he was being sent, but he trusted God enough to leave home. Hmm!

We watch the news, scour the internet, listen to the radio, read the newspapers and magazines, etc., because we want to be in the know. We want to be up to date with all that’s going on, to understand it all and how it impacts our lives. And when we don’t understand it we kind of ‘pooh-pooh’ it thinking it has no bearing or place in our lives. And often, that’s the way we treat the Word of God. That which we don’t understand just can’t apply to us is our way of thinking and living. But if we truly know God, though we may not understand His Word fully, we know its given for our benefit, security, and salvation. His desire for us is not so much to know how the heavens go, but how to go to heaven. We may not understand all that He brings upon us today or tomorrow, but we can trust He’s at His work perfecting us, and that’s all that really matters.

Until Monday…….

Pastor Botts

“All scripture is God breathed and is useful………so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” – II Timothy 3:16-17