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The undeniable Laws of Life
The Law of Service
In John 10:10 Jesus said, “I have come that they may have life, and that they have it more abundantly.” What Jesus was literally saying is He came that we may have life above the ordinary. But an extraordinary life, one that is overflowing with God’s blessings, is not an accident. Success is predictable because it is a result of continuous, persistent and definite action in the unrelenting pursuit of God. However, every action must be performed in a manner that is consistent with the universal laws God has put into operation.
When you know and understand these laws, you will be able to make the right connection every time, and consequently, be fully assured of the result. The undeniable “laws of life” that we are studying can bring about an extraordinary life, but you must know when and how to apply them.
Last week we examined the Law of Love, and if you were here, I’m sure you were able to get started by applying this law immediately. Today we are looking at the Law of Service. The elementary definition of “service” is, “the doing of work for another” or “being a servant for another.” The verb “to serve” [to minister] in the Greek is “to render any kind of service.”
Exodus 36:1 says, “... Every gifted artisan in whose heart the Lord has put wisdom and understanding, to know how to do all manner of work for the service of the sanctuary, shall do according to all that the Lord has commanded.” God will give you wisdom and understanding in order for you to know how to serve Him with your gifts and abilities. Note, your gifts and abilities are primarily designed for you to do all manner of work in your service to God.
The Law of Service is centred around this one truth. You cannot serve anyone or anything with your gifts and abilities unless you have first served the Lord with them. Jesus said this, “If anyone serves Me, let Him follow me; and where I am, there My servant will be also. If anyone serves Me, Him My Father will honour” [John 12:26]. Notice that the servant is always with his master. Whenever you choose to serve Jesus with your gifts and abilities, God the Father will elevate you to a place of honour.
But there’s more! The Greek word for “honour” literally means. “to place a value [a price] upon.” Therefore, when you serve the Lord with your gifts and abilities, God places a true value on them. Implying that until they are operating in service to Him, they are of no value - they are worthless. |
Chris Demetriou, 19/11/2009 |
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