THURSDAY APRIL 10
“I desire to do your will, O my God.” Ps 40:8
NIV
SERVING REQUIRES
OBEDIENCE
If
you’re upset over giving up your “rights” and “privileges” to serve others,
consider what Christ gave up to serve you. “He humbled Himself and became
obedient to the point of death” (Php 2:8 NKJV). When you’re tempted to remind
others of the sacrifices you’ve made, hear Christ's Words: “When you have done
all things which you are commanded, say, ‘We are unprofitable servants. We have
done what was our duty to do’” (Lk 17:10 NKJV). Have you ever observed a dog
that graduated from obedience school? It’s a source of pleasure to its master
because it has learned to respond to a word, sometimes even a look. God says,
“I will guide thee with mine eye” (Ps 32:8). God wants to bring you to the
place where you don’t have to be begged, badgered, or browbeaten to serve. One
look from Him, and you do it without question. As a servant you can’t change
your master’s orders! Dr. J. R. Miller said, “It is a great deal easier to do
that which God gives us to do, no matter how hard it is, than to face the
responsibilities of not doing it.” God doesn’t want foot-dragging compliance,
He wants willing obedience. And when He get its, He blesses it. “If you are
willing and obedient, you will eat the best from the land” (Isa 1:19 NIV).
God’s best is reserved for those who say yes. You ask, “How will I know when I
arrive at that place?” Because you’ll be able to say, “I desire to do Your
will, O my God.”
Taken
from the Word for You Today devotional
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