THE MASTER'S BUSINESS

Text:
John 2:17 KJV.
And his disciples remembered that it was written, The zeal of thine house hath eaten me up

The zeal, passion, enthusiasm and diligence with which our Lord Jesus Christ worked in his days here on earth made the disciples to remember the above prophecy written about him in the book of Psalms.

When we are called to serve, 'it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.' 1 Cor. 4:2. When we take a self appraisal of our input, our actions and inaction over a period of time in the Lord's Vineyard, can we be bold like Paul in his epistle to Timothy say, 'I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith...' 2 Timothy 4:7-8 2. The zeal and dedication with which we execute businesses that we have personal interest in, is it in any way in direct proportion with how we handle the Master's work and interest?

We absorb every insult and public rebuke from our superiors in our offices, yet we keep the job but we are always quick to throw in the towel in the church even for a secret rebuke. We often defy all odds; not even the rain or the scourging sun can make us not to be punctual on our duty posts, but can we go same extra mile when it comes to the business of the Lord? We can walk for days in the desert without food and water trying to cross over borders to a country where there is likelihood of greener pastures but can we do same in taking the gospel to a people that have not yet known God?

God sent a message to king Hezekiah to put his house in order for death is imminent, but turning to God, he prayed: 'I beseech thee, O Lord , remember now how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sight.... ' God added fifteen more years to him. Can we boast of one single thing we can hold on to when pleading our case with God?

If there is none, then the good news is that we can start now.

Remain Blessed!

THE MASTER'S BUSINESS

Text:
John 2:17 KJV.
And his disciples remembered that it was written, The zeal of thine house hath eaten me up

The zeal, passion, enthusiasm and diligence with which our Lord Jesus Christ worked in his days here on earth made the disciples to remember the above prophecy written about him in the book of Psalms.

When we are called to serve, 'it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.' 1 Cor. 4:2. When we take a self appraisal of our input, our actions and inaction over a period of time in the Lord's Vineyard, can we be bold like Paul in his epistle to Timothy say, 'I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith...' 2 Timothy 4:7-8 2. The zeal and dedication with which we execute businesses that we have personal interest in, is it in any way in direct proportion with how we handle the Master's work and interest?

We absorb every insult and public rebuke from our superiors in our offices, yet we keep the job but we are always quick to throw in the towel in the church even for a secret rebuke. We often defy all odds; not even the rain or the scourging sun can make us not to be punctual on our duty posts, but can we go same extra mile when it comes to the business of the Lord? We can walk for days in the desert without food and water trying to cross over borders to a country where there is likelihood of greener pastures but can we do same in taking the gospel to a people that have not yet known God?

God sent a message to king Hezekiah to put his house in order for death is imminent, but turning to God, he prayed: 'I beseech thee, O Lord , remember now how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sight.... ' God added fifteen more years to him. Can we boast of one single thing we can hold on to when pleading our case with God?

If there is none, then the good news is that we can start now.

Remain Blessed!

RISING ABOVE YOUR PAST

Text Isaiah 43:18-22 KJV Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert. The beast of the field shall honour me, the dragons and the owls: because I give waters in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert, to give drink to my people, my chosen. This people have I formed for myself; they shall shew forth my praise.

Stop bemoaning your past. It is gone and gone for good. It might yet not be a waste as you have adjudged. It can only be a wasteful period when you fail to learn from the experiences, shortcomings, actions, inaction, disappointments, and frustrations to the advantage of today and for tomorrow's consolidation.

THERE IS HOPE: Better is the end of a thing than the beginning says the scriptures. That is to say, God is saying to you now; 'Yes, I know you have a faulty foundation, a staggering starting, and a scandalous beginning, but all these does not constitute a technical knockout. Don't give up. You are not a failure, I will help you, I will strengthen you, I will empower you so that you show forth my praises. Jeremiah 29:11 KJV: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord , thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

WHAT NEXT? Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you. And ye shall seek me, and find me , when ye shall search for me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:12-13

 CAST THAT BURDEN ON HIM AND LEAVE IT THERE!

 Remain Blessed!

RISING ABOVE YOUR PAST

Text Isaiah 43:18-22 KJV Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert. The beast of the field shall honour me, the dragons and the owls: because I give waters in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert, to give drink to my people, my chosen. This people have I formed for myself; they shall shew forth my praise.

Stop bemoaning your past. It is gone and gone for good. It might yet not be a waste as you have adjudged. It can only be a wasteful period when you fail to learn from the experiences, shortcomings, actions, inaction, disappointments, and frustrations to the advantage of today and for tomorrow's consolidation.

THERE IS HOPE: Better is the end of a thing than the beginning says the scriptures. That is to say, God is saying to you now; 'Yes, I know you have a faulty foundation, a staggering starting, and a scandalous beginning, but all these does not constitute a technical knockout. Don't give up. You are not a failure, I will help you, I will strengthen you, I will empower you so that you show forth my praises. Jeremiah 29:11 KJV: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord , thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

WHAT NEXT? Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you. And ye shall seek me, and find me , when ye shall search for me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:12-13

 CAST THAT BURDEN ON HIM AND LEAVE IT THERE!

 Remain Blessed!